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Liverpool protests clash
Police separated rival groups in Liverpool as UKIP's deportation march drew a counter demonstration. Detentions were reported and dispersal orders were used.
Police separate rival groups in Liverpool as a UKIP march for deportations prompts a counter protest and raises concerns about public spaces.
Liverpool protests clash as UKIP march draws counter demonstrations
Hundreds gathered in Liverpool city centre on Saturday as UKIP promoted a march in St George's Place calling for mass deportations. A counter demonstration organized by Stand Up to Racism also took place nearby, and police stood between the two sides to prevent clashes. The crowd around St George's Hall moved toward Queen Square near the bus station, with officers forming barriers and diverting routes as a helicopter hovered overhead. Some attendees reported detentions, though it was not clear which side they involved.
The route and timing drew criticism from city leaders, who questioned the potential disruption to venues including the nearby African Caribbean Centre and a hospital site. A Section 34 dispersal order and a Section 60 order were in force to help officers stop and search and to move people on if needed. The march was the main event, but demonstrations with the slogan Abolish the Asylum System were staged elsewhere in the country, and Stand Up to Racism groups also demonstrated in other towns. The incident highlighted how immigration politics have become a common feature of street politics in cities across the country.
Key Takeaways
"we don't care if the communists are born here, get them out"
Spoken by Nick Tenconi to supporters at the march
"whose city, our city"
Counter-protest chant by Stand Up to Racism
"oppose fascist UKIP in Liverpool."
Stand Up to Racism call to action
"The hospital is near the African Caribbean Centre that will host a major community celebration."
City leader Liam Robinson on potential disruption
The clash in Liverpool shows how public space becomes a battleground for national debates. UKIP frames the issue as a crime and immigration problem, while opponents emphasize inclusion and safety for all residents. The police response aims to prevent violence, but the heavy presence can itself become a signal that protests are risky, shaping how people feel about civic spaces.
For local leaders, the incident tests the balance between allowing political expression and protecting vulnerable venues. The proximity of the protest route to the African Caribbean Centre and to a hospital raises questions about disruption and intimidation. In the longer term, such events may influence how councils plan future demonstrations and how police deploy resources to keep the peace without stifling dissent.
Highlights
- we dont care if the communists are born here get them out
- whose city our city
- oppose fascist ukip in liverpool
- public space should be safe for all
Political tension with potential public backlash
The event involves political groups and immigration policy, risking public disorder and political backlash. Detentions and dispersal orders highlight sensitive debate over migrants and asylum policy. The coverage touches on heated rhetoric that could spark further protests or civil unrest.
The city faces a test of how to balance free speech with public safety in tense moments.
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