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A huge march against the Far Right

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BlueBelle Sun 29-Mar-26 07:08:49

Yesterday we had a massive march believed to be 500.000 people in London against the Far Right and not a word on here, vey little on the news and way way down towards the bottom on the BBC news page
I ve put this in chat as I m not looking for hard politics or arguments but I m proud of the people marching against the rise of the far right, against the division and hatred that is currently being spewed out by Farage and friends
Well done London and all the people who travelled to give out a message of togetherness, of kindness, of inclusion.

Casdon Mon 30-Mar-26 19:22:08

Only by those with short memories though Oreo. There have been a lot of historic marches and protests through the ages that have changed the order, and made it into the history books.

Dickens Mon 30-Mar-26 19:42:40

WithNobsOnIt

I bet this march was organised by a bunch of London based Wokes. and their friends on the media..

They are the real threat to this country not Nigel Farage.

London based Wokes

... what be they then - do they sprout anywhere else?

Maremia Mon 30-Mar-26 19:51:15

Okay, I get the impression that no-one knows what constitutes a London based woke.

Allira Mon 30-Mar-26 19:52:06

Susieq62

Ronib, I prefer patriotism to Nationalism . I don’t subscribe to one nation being above that of another . I would prefer a world without flags tbh. as they can suggest superiority. I don’t feel superior to any other nation.

Flags don't denote superiority!

Almost every sovereign country in the world has its own flag. It is a recognisable symbol and identifies that country to others.
Countries have national anthems too - would you do away with those?

Allira Mon 30-Mar-26 19:53:10

Maremia

Okay, I get the impression that no-one knows what constitutes a London based woke.

An insomniac who resides in London?

(Sorry, I'll get my coat)

Maremia Mon 30-Mar-26 19:54:26

Thanks Allira, nothing wrong with a light hearted comment.

DaisyAnneReturns Mon 30-Mar-26 19:58:21

Oreo

A few days later these marches are forgotten about.Especially one which espouses myriad causes.

I’m not sure that’s a fair generalisation. Several people here have already shared examples of marches they or their families took part in that clearly weren’t “forgotten.” It seems more accurate to say that some marches fade from public attention, while others have lasting impact. Assuming they’re all quickly forgotten feels more like a personal belief than something supported by evidence.

CarS Mon 30-Mar-26 20:01:00

50,000 or 500,000. Conflict of figures here. Police say 50,000?

Allira Mon 30-Mar-26 20:10:23

The results of the forthcoming elections, local and mayoral elections in England, Senedd in Wales and Scottish Parliament will give an indicator.

This march will probably have passed the majority of people by. It could have had much more impact if there had been one unified message but that message seems to have been lost with all the different groups involved with their different banners.

Casdon Mon 30-Mar-26 20:23:53

You’re right regarding the forthcoming elections Allira. I suspect there will be a big UK political divide emerge as a result. Pulling back from that is going to be tough, whoever is in charge at Westminster.

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Oreo Mon 30-Mar-26 20:29:14

Casdon

Only by those with short memories though Oreo. There have been a lot of historic marches and protests through the ages that have changed the order, and made it into the history books.

But not with the march last Saturday 😄 it was made up of too many groups with different gripes.

Oreo Mon 30-Mar-26 20:30:40

Allira

Susieq62

Ronib, I prefer patriotism to Nationalism . I don’t subscribe to one nation being above that of another . I would prefer a world without flags tbh. as they can suggest superiority. I don’t feel superior to any other nation.

Flags don't denote superiority!

Almost every sovereign country in the world has its own flag. It is a recognisable symbol and identifies that country to others.
Countries have national anthems too - would you do away with those?

I believe that some would, especially here in the UK 🇬🇧

Casdon Mon 30-Mar-26 20:32:04

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Oreo Mon 30-Mar-26 20:36:15

I would challenge the ‘goodwill’ at least Casdon😁

SueDoku Mon 30-Mar-26 20:57:27

I couldn't agree more..! Excellent turnout 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

DaisyAnneReturns Mon 30-Mar-26 20:58:39

graciemabel

Farage for PM!!

Why do you want to give up democracy graciemabel?

SueDoku Mon 30-Mar-26 21:00:06

Sorry, I should have said that it was BlueBelle that I was praising..! (Edit function id definitely needed 😄)

Basgetti Mon 30-Mar-26 23:57:29

WithNobsOnIt

I bet this march was organised by a bunch of London based Wokes. and their friends on the media..

They are the real threat to this country not Nigel Farage.

Are you alright?

mum2three Tue 31-Mar-26 06:05:46

I can understand so many people who wish all the worlds population could live together in harmony. However, human nature prevents it happening, so they must face reality. Put aside all this hippie love stuff and accept the fact that there are people out to destroy our country.
At the next election, all the sensible, rational people who didn't vote last time must get out and do so at the next one. Otherwise we will end up with another airy-fairy government which hasn't a clue how to run a country.

Macaydia Tue 31-Mar-26 06:26:39

Most definitely not, GrannyGravy13.

BlueBelle Tue 31-Mar-26 06:41:43

Well some of these hate filled posts make it easy to see why the country is in such a bad way The sneering ‘hippy love stuff’ ‘London based wokes’ says so much about the poster and if nothing else the thread has pointed out to me which posters I would not like to live next door to, much prefer to live next door to an immigrant.

David49 Tue 31-Mar-26 06:44:22

Basgetti

WithNobsOnIt

I bet this march was organised by a bunch of London based Wokes. and their friends on the media..

They are the real threat to this country not Nigel Farage.

Are you alright?

The loony left is probably more of a threat than Farage. The UK needs, a centrist government that understands that the workers and businesses pay for the social spending. Starmer started with pretty good policies but his loony MPs won't let him implement them.
Rayner or Milliband will be a disaster as PM and a pretty good opening for Farage at the next GE

StoneofDestiny Tue 31-Mar-26 07:30:52

Otherwise we will end up with another airy-fairy government which hasn't a clue how to run a country

14 years of Tory government and their 5 Prime Ministers left us in a mess. These Tory’s now joining Farage to have yet another go with their wrecking ball! No real interest in the country - just an interest in their career. Morals and values that shift like straws in the wind. Farage and Truss sniffing round Trump and his vile view of the world.

Doodledog Tue 31-Mar-26 07:53:17

BlueBelle

Well some of these hate filled posts make it easy to see why the country is in such a bad way The sneering ‘hippy love stuff’ ‘London based wokes’ says so much about the poster and if nothing else the thread has pointed out to me which posters I would not like to live next door to, much prefer to live next door to an immigrant.

Agreed, BlueBelle. This thread is horrible. Difference of opinion is one thing, but the name calling and disrespect of those who don’t buy into the anti-immigrant rhetoric shows those doing it for who they are.