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Scuffles break out between anarchists and BNP at City Hall, 11.30pm

london anarchists | 03.05.2008 00:27 | Anti-racism | London

After the demo against the mayoral elections in London, organised by anarchists in London, were clamped down upon - a group of anarchists decided to wander up to see what was happening at City Hall at around 11.30pm.

To our surprise we spotted a crowd of around 30 BNP supporters - some with rosettes - standing next to them we were soon spotted and talk of "red scum" and "dolies" we decided to respond. First against a little fascist twat with a celtic cross badge, then the others joined in - one anarchist was punched in the stomach by a BNP fuckwit but respond quickly with a few kicks, shouting slogans and shoving back.

A BNP TV camera then pointed his camera in our faces, which we grabbed off him - he then launched against us like some maniac! Rosettes when flyering, the celtic cross badge was ripped off and several scuffles broke out.

The FIT team then seperated us and (luckily) escorted us out the area. Unknown to us a larger crowd of masked-up football casuals where about to steam in.

Was it worth it? Fuck yes. Even though we were in small numbers and likely for a kick off we stood strong and stood our ground. It was a shame we weren't in larger numbers.

london anarchists

Additions

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16.05.2008 15:53

of the protest outside City Hall on 2 May:

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/london/2008/05/398974.html

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Pointless

03.05.2008 09:31

what's the point of violence in this situation, the BNP will be sitting Lording it over Antifa for the next 4 years from the comfort and power zone of assembly hall !

A bit late I'd say !

Braz

Baz you nugget

03.05.2008 09:53

Dont get bitter just cause you lot keep getting slapped!

Scrapper

not pointless!

03.05.2008 10:09

street militancy is, was and will be a pretty good way to deal with the fash. just look at what happened in hamburg for reference.

the only thing that seems a bit silly to me is to admit online, that you stole somebody's camera and seem to glorify the violence that occurred. if it is necessary to do some well-placed hitting, then go ahead, just don't brag about it. it could easily land you or others in the nick...

afa - as long as necessary

Barnbrook needs professional accounting advice

03.05.2008 10:24

BNP Lording it form Assembly Hall. Hope they keep their expenses in order. As now mister Barnbrooke is open to public scrutiny both from those who would like to examine his accounts and from those who need him to engage his electorate late into the night. When he starts working eighteen hour days on Assembly business, he might start finding it difficult to keep track of all the extra expenses the BNP expect of him.

Nick Griffins Accountant

brave, but theres a time & place

03.05.2008 11:23

Ive been in red-green& black politics for about 15 years, its hard for me to get decent paid work cos Iam mainly skilled in farming & metal work, now greedy people invest most money in cnc machies like many sectors.
Its hard when we know their history that the BNP are hiding behind what little democracy & freedom of speech we have, plus the flag that freedom was saved with
Iam not from London but I came in to help & give some hope to people in Barking & DAgenham, 2 BNP officials I met one was a climate change denier, the other an American banker, enough said eh.
All Respect to London Class War, but theres a time & a place, you have done some amazing things, but dont give the BNP or the media any more golden opportunities please. I went straight into a few pubs in Barking & Dagenham, brought local beer & had a chat, the people there seem either anarcho or angry-conned enough to vote BNP.
I have to say I know Ive looked into Libertarian Municipalism its like a revelation, the Greens really do love Britian & direct democracy,

Johnny

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