‘Intimidatory’ far-right marches should not be allowed, says Angela Rayner
UK Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has stated that far-right marches led by Daniel Thomas should not be permitted as they constitute intimidation rather than legitimate protest. Rayner criticized the masked activists for blocking public infrastructure and whipping up hatred against lifeboat volunteers. She emphasized the need for humanity in discussions regarding migrants and condemned the dehumanization of those attempting to cross the Channel.
- ▪Angela Rayner described the far-right marches as intimidatory behavior that should not be allowed under protest laws.
- ▪Daniel Thomas, the organizer of the marches, was arrested and charged after allegedly slashing a rescue dinghy with a blade.
- ▪Rayner expressed concern over social media amplifying extreme voices that target RNLI volunteers who save lives at sea.
- ▪The comments were made following the deaths of a child and two women who attempted to cross the Channel in a small boat.
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Angela Rayner at the Labour party conference in Liverpool on Sunday. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersView image in fullscreenAngela Rayner at the Labour party conference in Liverpool on Sunday. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersUK news‘Intimidatory’ far-right marches should not be allowed, says Angela RaynerThe UK communities secretary decried protests by ‘men in black wearing face masks’ and those ‘whipping up hatred’ towards lifeboat volunteersJessica Elgot Deputy political editorTue 29 Sep 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFar-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…
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