Bloody Sunday anniversary meeting London

international | rights, freedoms and repression | event notice Friday January 07, 2011 19:18 by pat c

The Irish Republican Prisoners Support Group are having a Bloody Sunday anniversary meeting on January 31 to support political status for Irish Republican prisoners and it has come under threat from the far right.

Because we refuse to be intimidated by these threats, we have decided to appeal to the labour movement and to Unite Against Fascism for protection on the night. Martin Og Meehan of Republican Network for Unity is a confirmed speaker and other high-profile speakers have been invited.

We have long understood that it is only a matter of time before the far-right English Defence League and British National Party begins to attack meetings of the workers’ movement and anti-imperialist solidarity groups. We must not let them gain confidence by a victory here.

The event is being held at 7pm on Monday January 31 in Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1. Please contact us by emailing irpsgroup@gmail.com or by telephoning Gerry Downing on 07951 156588 to discuss what is needed and make arrangements for the night.

Gerry Downing
Secretary, IRPSG