UK first anti-Islam protest movement

[DesiGuy]

There were violent clashes on the streets of Newcastle today as hundreds of demonstrators from controversial anti-Islam group Pegida were met by a 2,000-strong counter-protest.

Around 400 people from the far-right group were shouted down by the counter-demonstration, with scuffles breaking out as the rally made its way through the city centre, leading to five arrests.

The demonstrations against the anti-Islam march were led by Respect MP George Galloway who spoke at the pro-Islam rally, branding the far-right protesters a 'German Nazi group'.


Read more: Violent clashes break out during anti-Islam march in Newcastle city centre with hundreds of far-right protesters met by MP George Galloway leading a rival demonstration  | Daily Mail Online

 

[DesiGuy]

Happening in US (Oklahoma) as well:

Muslim day at Oklahoma Capitol hit by anti-Islamic protests - Yahoo News

 

[Ragnar]

Religion should not enter public space at all. It just causes problems and irritates other people. Do what you want at home.

 

[SixSigma1978]

Have seen murmurings of these near my place in Manchester - A PAkistani shop owner told me he feels more and more insecure these days - wasn't like this a few years ago - it looks like its spreading - its crazy