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This must be a sad day for England

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BlueBelle Sat 13-Sept-25 16:01:07

More than 100,000 people in central London have joined a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson

I ll say no more it’s devastating for this country

westendgirl Wed 17-Sept-25 16:37:28

I have been on protest marches too with no sign of violence, but as I said many of T.R's supporters do like a good brawl.

Mollygo Wed 17-Sept-25 16:44:51

It’s really funny how far you want to go to prove yourself right.🙏
None of your posts prove that violence never happens at large gatherings. But do feel free to list whatever you want.

theworriedwell Wed 17-Sept-25 16:51:55

Mollygo

It’s really funny how far you want to go to prove yourself right.🙏
None of your posts prove that violence never happens at large gatherings. But do feel free to list whatever you want.

You said violence always happens. No one has said it never happens.

Eloethan Wed 17-Sept-25 17:49:18

What we do have proof of is TR's record for violent disorder.

Mollygo Wed 17-Sept-25 18:41:33

Eloethan

What we do have proof of is TR's record for violent disorder.

Is anyone disputing that?

Maremia Wed 17-Sept-25 18:49:43

Yay, three posts in a row in agreement...that Stephen Yaxley Lennin has a record for violent disorder.

MayBee70 Wed 17-Sept-25 19:17:56

Eloethan

What we do have proof of is TR's record for violent disorder.

And stalking women even though he says he’s out there to protect them?

foxie48 Thu 18-Sept-25 09:37:23

In his opening speech at Saturdays march he spoke of immigrants being a danger to women and children tbh he needs to looks closer to home, it would appear rather a lot of his followers who were arrested at a previous protest had convictions for domestic abuse and assault!

MayBee70 Thu 25-Sept-25 18:05:34

“A Derby councillor has been threatened with rape following a council decision to remove Union and St George flags from public spaces.

Councillor Sarah Chambers, who is the city council's cabinet member for communities, equalities and public safety, said she had not left her home for two days following the threat earlier this week, during an interview with Ian Skye on BBC Radio Derby. She has also posted about the incident on social media.”
…and these are the sort of people who pretend to be protecting women and children in this country sad

StripeyGran Thu 25-Sept-25 18:57:58

Isn't Elon protecting abused girls in the North too?

If he can step away from the horse meds.

Allsorts Thu 25-Sept-25 20:59:17

Growstuff, I don't think Sharia Law is recognised here and cannot understand why it is allowed. How demeaning for women to go through a Sharia wedding to please relatives, I wouldn't. How can you respect a man that expects that. It is meaningless and shows how unimportant a woman is A church wedding have couples equal. I didn't say obey, not many would. .They should be banned.

theworriedwell Fri 26-Sept-25 09:36:04

Allsorts

Growstuff, I don't think Sharia Law is recognised here and cannot understand why it is allowed. How demeaning for women to go through a Sharia wedding to please relatives, I wouldn't. How can you respect a man that expects that. It is meaningless and shows how unimportant a woman is A church wedding have couples equal. I didn't say obey, not many would. .They should be banned.

People can have non legal ceremonies if they want. I've been invited to pagan weddings in the woods or on a beach. A jumping the broom "wedding". If that is what fits with their beliefs how does it affect anyone else?

foxie48 Fri 26-Sept-25 12:26:15

I think a good deal of what gets said is "sharia law" is actually patriarchal societal customs of some countries or groups. You don't have to look far to see how the same thing happens with other religions, Some of the more extreme American Christians groups are extremely restrictive to women's rights.

Iam64 Fri 26-Sept-25 13:48:48

All sorts, we don’t ban all kinds of informal or cultural ceremonies. Pagans get married in the woods and many people marry on beaches here or in warmer climes. As with sharia, a registrar service is also needed to make the wedding legal