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Britain First March in Manchester

Britain First March in Manchester

The march, which coincided with St. George's Day celebrations, saw far-right demonstrators clash with activists who accused the group of inciting racial hatred.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham spoke out ahead of the event, urging for calm and emphasizing the city's values of inclusion.

Tram services were suspended and major thoroughfares cordoned off as hundreds of officers worked to maintain order.

While the demonstration was largely contained, the heavy police presence underscored ongoing concerns regarding political polarization and civil unrest in the UK.

Britain First
British far-right nationalist political party
Manchester
City in Greater Manchester, England
Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
Greater Manchester Police
Police force of Manchester, England and surroundings