Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, Franz Ferdinand and Billy Bragg are among a sea of musicians who have signed a St Patrick’s Day letter aimed at London’s Irish community.
Celebrating the glory of St Paddy's day (errrr this is getting a bit strung out now isn't it? Saturday, Sunday and Monday?) the letter, issued by Rock Against Racism, and also signed by MPs, is warning the UK capital’s Irish community against voting for the British National Party in the forthcoming London mayoral election in May.
Apparently the BNP are specifically targeting the Irish community.
“We believe that the BNP remains an inherently racist organisation; their past and present is based not on nationalism or patriotism, but fascism. The Irish community in Britain and especially in London has a long history of involvement in anti-fascist and anti-racist activities. Everyone who rejects the BNP's politics of hate has the duty to do everything they can to stop them. We urge the Irish community and all communities in London to reject the politics of division and hate in May.”
Other signatories to the letter include author Will Self and former Irish football internationals David Kelly and Kieron Brady.
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