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24-05-2025
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Protest groups separated by police in city centre
Anti-government protesters and counter protesters have gathered in Brighton after a campaign publicised on social media. A groups of protesters holding Union Jack and St George's Cross flags were separated by police from Brighton and Hove Stand Up to Racism counter protesters holding placards and chanting "go home racists". The protests at the Old Steine war memorial on Saturday come after a group, calling itself "The Great British National Strike", promoted events across the UK opposing illegal immigration and issues including net zero policies. Sussex Police inspector Ben Morrison said the force would have "appropriate resources in place to manage and engage with any protest activity". He added: "We can assure the public that officers will be deployed as necessary to minimise disruption and provide a visible policing presence across the city." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Brighton counter-demo as police stand by for unrest Sussex Police
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24-05-2025
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Police prepare for anti-government protest in Brighton
Police said they have prepared for an anti-government march and a counter protest in central Brighton today (Saturday 24 March). 'The Great British National Strike' are holding events in towns and cities across the UK. One has been announced for Brighton but it is not yet clear how many people may attend. The man organising the 'strike' is Richard Donaldson who is calling for reduced immigration, action against grooming gangs, for the UK to withdrawn from the European Court of Human Rights, and for US-style freedom of speech laws. In an interview with GB news yesterday (Friday May 23) he suggested that 'any British citizen is welcome' to take part. The group's organiser is asking supporters to meet at the Old Steine at midday. In response, a local group, The Stand Up To Racism Group, has arranged a counter protest. Police will be in attendance. Inspector Ben Morrison from the Brighton Operations and Events Planning Team, said, 'We will have appropriate resources in place to manage and engage with any protest activity that may occur in Brighton over the weekend, and we can assure the public that officers will be deployed as necessary to minimise disruption and provide a visible policing presence across the city.'
