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‘Intimidatory’ far-right marches should not be allowed, says Angela Rayner

The Guardian29 September 2026, 04:00 UTCUnited Kingdom

The UK communities secretary decried protests by ‘men in black wearing face masks’ and those ‘whipping up hatred’ towards lifeboat volunteersFar-right marches led by the self-styled “Danny Tommo” should not be treated like normal protests, the communities secretary, Angela Rayner, has said, calling the marches “intimidation” that should not be permitted.Rayner said the behaviour of some masked marchers – who have blocked roads and transport hubs – was not an acceptable form of protest. Continue reading...

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