Across the world, the far right is on the rise. In the UK, Brexit - an
establishment project spearheaded by Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson - is
threatening our jobs, rights and freedoms in the name of racist
scapegoating. Far right street movements, emboldened by these victories,
are descending on our cities, attacking trade unionists and bookshops
and demanding a society ruled by hate.
Students and young people have always been at the heart of the fight
against the far right and racism - and now can be no exception. In July,
together with hundreds of thousands across the UK, we protested the
visit of Donald Trump and the politics of hate and division that he
stands for. The Left Against Brexit speaker tour has drawn hundreds of
young people, who overwhelmingly oppose Brexit.
The 2017 General Election showed that when young people mobilise, they can make a difference.
That’s why this autumn we will be touring university campuses with "Trump, Brexit and Fighting the New Far Right"
- a series of events aiming to explore, understand and discuss how to
tackle these challenges head-on. Talks from academics, politicians,
trade unionists and local activists will be combined with discussion and
practical organising of grassroots activity for the term ahead.
Get involved!
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Are you a student? Host an event on your campus - email us at sahaya@anothereurope.org if you’re interested!
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Regardless of whether you’re a student, order our freshers pack full of leaflets, posters, stickers, t-shirts and badges. Leafleting your local freshers’ fayre or running a stall there is a fantastic way to engage new people in the campaign. Email sahaya@anothereurope.org
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Forward this email to your local students’ union or any students you know and encourage them to take part.
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