‘Ello ‘ello. What’s all this then? Just former Humberside Police Deputy Chief Constable (1995-2000) Mike Speakman recording his membership of far-right anti-Islam party For Britain. Previously in UKIP. Currently parish council chairman in Worlaby near Brigg.

Saturday 5 October, Hull

🗓️ Saturday 5 October 📍 Queen Victoria Square, Hull

John Francis, the organiser of the last protest that turned into a riot, is once again assembling the far-right in Hull tomorrow. We will be there in numbers to oppose him and need as many people as possible to join us. All out!

Hull Antifascist Action Anthony Leeming once an #EDL 'footsoldier' and rancid #racist is a co-organiser of the #Hull demo

Kickout Hull Antifascist Action John Francis, leader of Hull’s ‘stop the boats’ group of fascists, is ex BNP & EDL. One of his deputies, Leslie Salter, an admin of Francis’ group, still shows off his swastika tattoo in public. I see Brian Stovell is returning to #Hull tomorrow too as chief agitator.

Fascists have arrived early in Queen Victoria Square. Take care heading in to the counter demo.

Hiding behind the cops

The fascists’ tinny little PA has been drowned out by the trades council soundsystem. They’re lost for words.

After speeches from the trades council and antifascists, the fascists, not more than a dozen or so, have gone quiet and having a sit down behind the police line. Completely outnumbered.

The demo the fash called for 12.30 has now started on the other side of the plinth, though only maybe 25 people have stopped to listen. Still outnumbered by antifascists.

Nazi salute at the “peaceful demo” in Hull.

When the fascists came to #Hull. #stoptheboats Hull Antifascist Action Unite Community Humber How it started. How it ended. 😂

We would like to thank all who attended our rally today. We cannot allow far right views to take hold in our city. They are ultimately a threat to us all and our movement. We may have won today, but our message of jobs, homes and services for all is a fight we must continue.

Pretty certain this is the same police liaison officer speaking with the fascist who threatened an antifascist with arrest for pulling a banner off a railing.

I have more fingers than they have foot soldiers.

COURTS: John Francis Gilling has been charged with racially aggravated harassment. Mr Gilling, 59, is also charged with using threatening words or behaviour. He denies both offences. #Hull #courts thehullstory.com/allarticles/jo…

Useful insight from HOPE not hate on the latest venture from Hitler cosplayer, Alek Yerbury, with info about Hull activists Jonathan Mainprize, Harry Jackson, Barry McGrath and Lauren Vargues. hopenothate.org.uk/2024/11/08/nat…

⚠️ National Rebirth Party activist and 3x election candidate for the Islamophobic For Britain party, Barry McGrath, is known to be present in a number of Cooperation Hull group chats.