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BBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Abuse towards Dalton-in-Furness mosque leads to extra police patrols
Police patrols are being stepped up following a rise in online abuse directed against the construction of a new South Lakes Islamic Centre in Dalton-in-Furness in Cumbria is being spearheaded by a group of Muslim doctors at Barrow's Furness General month, UKIP leader Nick Tenconi filmed himself visiting the site and shouting "traitor" at several of the site's construction Tenconi said he had "deliberately stood up" for the people of Dalton and criticised the local authority for allowing the "Islamic caliphate" into Britain. On Saturday, between 150 and 200 protesters and counter protesters attended the site, according to Cumbria force said it made three arrests though the majority of people acted in a "safe manner".In June, UKIP posted a video on the social media site X in which Mr Tenconi, who became the party's leader in February, was standing outside the site and telling those working on the construction: "When an illegal, who gets housed here because there's a mosque, goes on to rape and murder – the blood is on your hands."An official from the mosque said the video had been reported to police and a temporary fence was being built at the front of the site so people could not film and "harass" mosque was also hiring a security guard to protect the site overnight, they said. Cumbria Police declined to comment on specific reports but said it had increased patrols in the area, was monitoring online comments and threads, and was investigating potential posts on social media mentioned the names of the companies involved in building the mosque which was a "deliberate effort to harass them", the mosque official said. Rumours and disinformation about the plans prompted Westmorland and Furness Council to release fact-checking included correcting the notion it would be a "mega-mosque" in the Lake District, as it would be a 33ft (10m) tall and 98ft (30m) long and outside the Lake District National was also never the case that an application for a children's home had been turned down at the site, the local authority proposals for the mosque were first made, the then Barrow Council received 21 objections, 18 responses in support and eight neutral comments, it of those objections were linked to the lack of parking provision and the site's impact on the local ecology. The mosque would be over 40 miles (64km) from the next nearest and is due to be completed by early resident Bob Mantle, who is a member of the Dalton Community Church, said he found the attacks against the Islamic Centre "very sad"."I would hate it if I was a Christian and had to travel some 50 miles (80km) to go to church, I would think it was terrible," he Mantle said everyone in Dalton seemed "twitchy" about the new mosque and there was a lot of "bile" being published on local Facebook groups."I would love to think that when it's actually built… that people will settle down and realise it's not been the threat they thought it was," he said. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Herald Scotland
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
'Mass deportations' march in Glasgow to be met with counter protest
It has described it as a 'mass deportation rally' and expects around 200 participants to join. Meanwhile, Stand Up to Racism is organising against the march. The group will gather at George Street, and a march is planned for Montrose Street, Cochrane Street, George Square (South), St. Vincent Place, St. Vincent Street, up West Nile Street, round Nelson Mandela Place, and back into West George Street, George Square (North), George Street, High Street, Castle Street before ending at Glasgow Cathedral. However, the nature of the event and public comments by the organisers have led to a counter-demonstration being planned to halt the march. Stand Up to Racism has urged supporters to tell Ukip it is not welcome in Glasgow or Scotland. Read More Glasgow City Council increase 'drug litter patrols' near Safe Consumption Room Why are there concerns for Scotland over the Labour government's Invest 2035 Let the talking begin: but shouldn't Scotland be able to foot the Trump police bill? Ukip has never had any elected representatives in Glasgow and at the General election last year, it did not stand any candidates in the city. The party's latest leader, Nick Tenconi, has organised what it billed as a 'mass deportations tour' in cities across the UK, including Nottingham , Liverpool Newcastle and London In a social media video, he states: 'Illegal immigration is one of the greatest threats to the British people'. He advocates 'teams of men' going to France to 'intercept and destroy the boats' and calls for 'English patriots' to donate 'English pounds' to "support my mission'. The rally has led to Stand Up to Racism organising to counter a group they say is aligned with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. On its social media, it states: 'Tenconi is a fascist who is trying to radicalise what is left of UKIP, allowing fascist elements to dominate it and trying to build up a group of street thugs to intimidate ethnic minorities, trade unionists and the left. We won't let them! 'They called their tour just days after a far right, "Great British National Strike" protest of over 200 assembled in the heart of Glasgow, waving Free Tommy Robinson' flags and making Hitler salutes.' The group said Ukip is looking to capitalise on Reform UK's election success. It added: 'As we have successfully done on several occasions recently, let's mobilise to show them a majority of us in Glasgow oppose them and that we say refugees and migrants make Glasgow.'
Glasgow Times
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
March in Glasgow set to be met with counter protest
Ukip has given notice that it intends to hold a march and rally in the city centre on July 26. It has described it as a 'mass deportation rally' and expects around 200 participants to join. Meanwhile, Stand Up to Racism is organising against the march. READ NEXT:We are unable to sell our Glasgow flats, this quay wall needs fixed The group will gather at George Street, and a march is planned for Montrose Street, Cochrane Street, George Square (South), St. Vincent Place, St. Vincent Street, up West Nile Street, round Nelson Mandela Place, and back into West George Street, George Square (North), George Street, High Street, Castle Street before ending at Glasgow Cathedral. However, the nature of the event and public comments by the organisers have led to a counter-demonstration being planned to halt the march. Stand Up to Racism has urged supporters to tell Ukip it is not welcome in Glasgow or Scotland. Ukip has never had any elected representatives in Glasgow and at the General election last year, it did not stand any candidates in the city. READ NEXT:'Women are at risk': Petition calls for female only accommodation The party's latest leader, Nick Tenconi, has organised what it billed as a 'mass deportations tour' in cities across the UK, including Nottingham , Liverpool Newcastle and London In a social media video, he states: 'Illegal immigration is one of the greatest threats to the British people'. He advocates 'teams of men' going to France to 'intercept and destroy the boats' and calls for 'English patriots' to donate 'English pounds' to "support my mission'. The rally has led to Stand Up to Racism organising to counter a group they say is aligned with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. On its social media, it states: 'Tenconi is a fascist who is trying to radicalise what is left of UKIP, allowing fascist elements to dominate it and trying to build up a group of street thugs to intimidate ethnic minorities, trade unionists and the left. We won't let them! 'They called their tour just days after a far right, "Great British National Strike" protest of over 200 assembled in the heart of Glasgow, waving Free Tommy Robinson' flags and making Hitler salutes.' The group said Ukip is looking to capitalise on Reform UK's election success. It added: 'As we have successfully done on several occasions recently, let's mobilise to show them a majority of us in Glasgow oppose them and that we say refugees and migrants make Glasgow.'
The National
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Glasgow 'mass deportations' rally to be met with counter protest
Ukip has given notice that it intends to hold a march and rally in the city centre on July 26. It has described it as a 'mass deportation rally' and expects around 200 participants to join. The National reported in May that Stand Up to Racism planned to organise a counter-protest against the demonstration. The campaign group has now released further details. READ MORE: Popular Scottish travel blogger dies at home after false West Bank claim The group will gather at George Street, and a march is planned for Montrose Street, Cochrane Street, George Square (South), St. Vincent Place, St. Vincent Street, up West Nile Street, round Nelson Mandela Place, and back into West George Street, George Square (North), George Street, High Street, Castle Street before ending at Glasgow Cathedral. However, the nature of the event and public comments by the organisers have led to a counter-demonstration being planned to halt the march. Stand Up to Racism has urged supporters to tell Ukip it is not welcome in Glasgow or Scotland. Ukip has never had any elected representatives in Glasgow and at the General Election last year, it did not stand any candidates in the city. The party's latest leader, Nick Tenconi, has organised what it billed as a 'mass deportations tour' in cities across the UK, including Nottingham , Liverpool Newcastle and London In a social media video, he states: 'Illegal immigration is one of the greatest threats to the British people'. He advocates 'teams of men' going to France to 'intercept and destroy the boats' and calls for 'English patriots' to donate 'English pounds' to "support my mission'. The rally has led to Stand Up to Racism organising to counter a group they say is aligned with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. READ MORE: CalMac ferry between Arran and Ardrossan to stop after brief resumption On its social media, it states: 'Tenconi is a fascist who is trying to radicalise what is left of UKIP, allowing fascist elements to dominate it and trying to build up a group of street thugs to intimidate ethnic minorities, trade unionists and the left. We won't let them! 'They called their tour just days after a far right, "Great British National Strike" protest of over 200 assembled in the heart of Glasgow, waving Free Tommy Robinson' flags and making Hitler salutes.' The group said Ukip is looking to capitalise on Reform UK's election success. It added: 'As we have successfully done on several occasions recently, let's mobilise to show them a majority of us in Glasgow oppose them and that we say refugees and migrants make Glasgow.'
