Photo credit: Swindon Advertiser
Protesters gathered in Swindon town centre for a peaceful ant-fascist protest demonstration to show their support for immigration and multiculturalism.
Swindon Advertiser reports that this came as violent “stop the boats” and anti-immigration demonstrations brought havoc to towns and cities all over the UK. People began to form groups around The Parade outside H&M from 2 p.m. on Saturday in response to rumours that there would be an anti-immigration protest in the town.
Fay Howard, the Labour councillor for Mannington and Western ward, said she was “proud” of the town and praised Wiltshire police for their role in ensuring a stand-off involving a small number of people didn’t escalate beyond shouting.
