Brief
Extreme‑left groups schedule International Youth Day of Action in London for Nov 20
A coalition of far‑left, pro‑Palestinian and anti‑war groups announced a coordinated protest across several UK cities for International Youth Day of Action.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Radical left‑wing organisations announced plans for a coordinated protest on International Youth Day of Action, set for Friday 20 November in central London and other UK cities, according to dailymail.co.uk.
What happened
The organisers, describing themselves as a coalition of socialists, anti‑war activists, pro‑Palestinian groups and anarchists, are urging university students to walk out of lessons and workers to join a "youth strike". The main rally is slated for Trafalgar Square, with additional demonstrations scheduled in Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Leicester. The call follows a weekend of unrest in France that saw at least 2,400 arrests and damage to roughly 3,000 businesses.
What the reports add
The article notes that a social‑media post accompanying the announcement urges participants to "rise against imperialism, capitalism, authoritarianism and the far right" and claims the UK protest is linked to similar actions across Europe. It also cites a comment from a social‑media user mocking the Metropolitan Police’s capacity to respond, saying they "ain’t got the balls to get as violent as the stormtroopers in Paris".
What was said
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the scenes of violence and looting in France were "deeply shocking" and warned that any attempt to replicate such chaos in Britain should be met "with the full force of the law". He added that police resources were under strain, noting a reduction of 6,500 frontline officers under the current Labour government.
How it came about
The demonstration is supported by the SOAS Liberated Zone, the longest‑running pro‑Palestinian student encampment at the School of Oriental and African Studies. The organisers reference the recent French unrest, which Felo previously covered in articles about far‑left and Islamist groups driving riots across France.
Key facts
- The protest is scheduled for 20 November in Trafalgar Square, London. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Demonstrations are also planned in Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol and Leicester. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp warned that any copycat violence would be met with full law enforcement. (dailymail.co.uk)
- The call follows French unrest that resulted in at least 2,400 arrests and damage to about 3,000 businesses. (dailymail.co.uk)
- SOAS Liberated Zone backs the UK demonstration. (dailymail.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “Extreme Left groups plan massive UK demo inspired by mayhem in France”
