VIDEO: Clips Of Open Racism In The EDL

There are so many screenshots, images, and videos of English Defence League (EDL) supporters and key figures being racist it is hard to keep count.

But here’s another video showing some open racism from supporters of the EDL towards black and Asian minorities.

Warning: Video contains strong language.

Further reading:

1. The EDL Is Not Racist? Have A Look At This

CAUGHT: EDL Recycles Anti-Semitic Nazi Propaganda

This is a cartoon recently posted on the English Defence League (EDL) London Division’s Facebook Page, which has over 14,000 fans.

It is used to illustrate the conspiracy theory that graffiti featuring the letters EDL, which has proliferated on mosques and Islamic centres since the murder of Lee Rigby, is not the work of EDL supporters themselves but of Muslims intent on smearing the EDL.

But as the Exposing the English Defence League blog pointed out, the cartoon is in fact an edit of a cartoon popular in neo-Nazi and white supremacist circles, which portrays fascist graffiti on synagogues as part of a Jewish conspiracy to frame the far-right. Here is the original.

The EDL has been known for housing many neo-Nazis and white supremacists within its ranks.

Further reading:

1. The EDL Is Not Racist? Have A Look At This

The EDL Is Not Racist? Have A Look At This

Many supporters of the English Defence League (EDL) say the EDL is not a racist group and in an miserable attempt to sugar-coat it, try to prove their point by sharing photos of EDL supporters with some people of different backgrounds.

But there is another side of the coin that shows many parts of the EDL is indeed racist, or happens to condone racism.

Racists pictured alongside EDL leaders

In 2011, photographers from campaign group Hope Not Hate captured the moment EDL member Steven Crispin fractured the jaw of a Muslim man during an EDL march in Dagenham.

The march, which was not policed, was in protest against a former Butcher’s shop being used by the Muslim community. Unaware there was a march, an Asian male and his brother were strolling towards a video shop when they were set upon by a gang of EDL supporters.

This is what found on Crispin’ Facebook and his alternate account (set up to hide his identity)... racist remarks and admiration of Nazism and Hitler.

And now here he is alongside EDL leaders Tommy Robinson and Kevin Carroll.

Here’s another Sunderland-based man EDLNews caught posing alongside joint leader of the EDL Kevin Carroll.

Here’s what was found on his Facebook, along with many other remarks made against minorities.

EDL leaders make racist European allies

The Swedish Defence League (SDL) is a cousin of the EDL and below is a picture of the EDL leaders alongside Isak Nygren, the leader of the SDL.

The SDL leader (middle) with EDL leaders beside him

In 2008, the SDL’s leader, Isak Nygren, attempted to join the neo-Nazi Nordiska Förbundet but then joined far right Sweden Democrats Party instead. It is also reported that along with other remarks, he posted on an online forum that he is against ‘race mixing’.

The Stockholm Division of the SDL see him as a visionary and posted a photo of him alongside Nazi Germany’s propagandist Joseph Goebbels, declaring that Nygren is the ‘reincarnation’ of a ‘great man’.

Richard Abrams is another leading member of the SDL who is known to hold extreme views. It is reported that on his website, he wrote:

Quote: ‘Me and some friends are fighting a struggle; RECLAIM THE SWASTIKA!’

EDL leaders shake hands with racist

Below is a picture of EDL leaders Tommy Robinson and Kevin Carroll with EDL supporter Gil Gould A.K.A ‘Mick Wittman’ (in the middle).

EDLNews captured this comment made on his Facebook.

EDL joint leader Kevin Carroll arrested for race-hate crime

According to the BBC, the Independant (and many other sources), Kevin Carroll, joint leader of the EDL and cousin of EDL leader Tommy Robinson was arrested and bailed on suspicion of a race-hate crime early this year.

Carroll was arrested in Luton by officers investigating a message he was suspected of posting on the social networking site Facebook. The message allegedly incited racial hatred.

A spokesman for Bedfordshire Police said: “A 43-year-old was arrested on Saturday morning on suspicion of displaying threatening, abusive or insulting written material with intent to cause racial hatred.”

Carroll has caused some stir in the past after he said Muslims were “backward savages” because they celebrated Eid.

EDL organiser says “Send the black c***s home” in Newcastle

At an EDL protest in Newcastle, a speaker is caught on camera saying: 

Quote: “I know what I can say me… [slurred speech]… send the black c*nts home… send the black c*nts home.”

EDL supporters who uploaded the video made sure to cut this part out.

EDL “Sikh” spokesperson makes racist comments

An ex-key member of the EDL named Guramit Singh, who was often cited as an example to prove the EDL was not racist, was highlighted in a BBC Three documentary. Undercover audio footage exposed him saying he hated “P*kis”.

EDL division and ally make racist jokes

Racism at EDL protests

We don’t need to go much into detail on this, as the list of racist chants and remarks made by EDL supporters is never-ending. Here are some examples:

• Three taken into custody on suspicion of committing racially aggravated public order offences at Chelmsford march (Essex Police)
• Three EDL supporters held for racist tweets ahead of Newcastle protest (Huffington Post, 25/05/2013)
• Seven jailed for violence after EDL demonstration in Cleckheaton. Hurl racist abuse at passer-bys and chased an Asian male shortly before beating him down (Dewsbury Reporter, 15/01/13)
• Two homes (on an prominently Asian neighbourhood) attacked after EDL protest in Luton. Brick thrown through window and EDL painted on the door (Socialist Worker, 06/02/11)
• Violence and racism at an EDL protest in Stoke. In the video below, one man is heard saying to an officer:

Quote: 'You f*cking p*ki loving b*stard!'

Racist attacks upon innocents by EDL supporters

Here are some examples of racist attacks committed by EDL supporters:

• Four EDL supporters jailed for an unprovoked vicious attack on two Asian teenagers in Leeds. One of the teens is hit with a stick and one is slashed across the face. (Dewsbury Reporter, 30/03/12)
• Six EDL supporters fined for chanting racially motivated abuse at Middlesbrough railway station. (Northern Echo, 15/10/12)
• EDL supporter launches a torrent of racial abuse and attacks a passenger travelling alone from Halifax to Bradford (Halifax Courier, 07/03/11)
• EDL supporter jailed for chanting racist slogans at Muslim worshippers (Barnsley Chronicle, 21/11/11)
• Eleven members of a drunken racist mob jailed for terrorising two cafe staff in Carlisle and shouting racist abuse. Video of incident is taped via CCTV (News & Star, 10/02/12)
• Bristol EDL member and BNP supporter smashes taxi window and racially abuses drivers (Bristol Evening Post, 09/03/12)
• EDL supporters chant racist slurs on train, also aggressively punching and disturbing passengers (Rochdale Online, 30/03/11)
• EDL supporter arrested for his racist outburst and spitting on a police officer (Cambridge News, 12/03/12)
• Two EDL protesters cause a racist scene in a Turkish kebab shop. Staff arm themselves and chase them out of the shop (Kent Online, 19/09/11)
• EDL supporters target Asian shopkeepers and family in Bulwell, one holding a knife and hurling racial abuse (HucknallDispatches, 30/08/12)
• EDL supporters banned from football ground for shouting racist abuse at school children (Barking & Dagenham Post, 08/03/12)

EDL admin ‘Like’ Nazi-related posts?

In this video, the uploader catches EDL admins ‘Liking’ comments that say, “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children” and making no effort to delete them.

The words “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children” are inspired by passages from Hitler’s Mein Kampf.

EDL supporters doing Nazi salutes

There are many more pictures.

Welsh Defence League (WDL) burn anti-Nazi flag and do Nazi salutes

In Oct 2009, the Guardian reported that far-right protesters from the WDL in Swansea burned an anti-Nazi flag and made Nazi salutes. South Wales police said a 25-year-old man was also arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence and was detained.

EDL supporters fly EDL flag alongside 14/88 flag

In 2012, the EDL joined neo-Nazis in an attack on a anti-Jubilee party. Nazi salutes were made and flags of the EDL and the National Front (NF) group (also known to uphold racist views) flew side by side. Firecrackers were also hurled by EDL supporters at others.

The words “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children” written on the NF flag are inspired by passages from Hitler’s Mein Kampf.

A supporter does the Nazi salute.

EDL agreed to inviting Pastor Terry Jones who advocates N-word

In 2010, the EDL agreed to invite controversial Quran-burning Pastor Terry Jones to a Luton protest. The EDL said he had approached them and they agreed in principle.

But here’s the interesting bit. LoonWatch shared a video of Pastor Jones using and advocating the N-word.

Eventually, the EDL invitation was rejected and the EDL merely pointed out they “disapproved” the burning of the Quran. They did not however, mention disapproval of his views many may find racist.

And it certainly isn’t good for the EDL’s image when Rabbi Nachum Shifren (also known as the Surfing Rabbi), who has made speeches at various EDL rallies and been pictured with EDL leaders...

... is alongside Pastor Jones at an anti-mosque rally in America.

And here again. They look like good friends no?

Racist comments left by supporters

Racist comments can be found on a near-regular basis on EDL Pages, especially on links that EDL admins post up to inflame tension in British communities. Here are some we screenshot on 29 April 2013.

EDL supporters ruin anti-racism event

In June 2011, the Yorkshire Evening Post reported that police were investigating an incident after an anti-racism concert was stormed by protesters who were chanting support for the EDL.

Some men were arrested on suspicion of affray after a hail of rocks and bottles were thrown into the 150 strong crowd of music fans and at windows, in a venue located near Leeds city centre.

Two people were injured at the event. One man who brought his son to the event was also injured.

Racist vandalism left by presumably EDL supporters

There have been various cases of vandalism and fingers have been pointed to EDL supporters, who have been known to stir up tensions against mainly the Muslim community. Many pieces of graffiti have bared the ‘EDL’ initials and some have even been had Nazi swastikas alongside.

Tommy Robinson Tries Covering Up EDL Nazi Salutes

The English Defence League (EDL) took to London recently to try and capitalise on the Woolwich murder of drummer Lee Rigby by two extremists.

But many were shocked to see pictures and videos emerge of EDL supporters doing vile Nazi salutes near a British war memorial.

In an attempt to cover up these salutes, EDL leader Tommy Robinson told BBC Radio that there are “no videos of anyone doing a Nazi salute” and that “there’s no Nazi salutes at any English Defence League demonstrations.”

Video evidence proved him wrong. The video below includes the interview and the Nazi salutes made in London.

Further reading:

1. The EDL And Nazi Salutes

Derbyshire Infidels Reveal Nazi Ideology

The Derbyshire Infidels are a branch off the far-right North West Infidels (NWI) group and have been keen supporters of the English Defence League (EDL) too.

Members of these far-right extreme groups have been known to be racist. For example, the Cumbrian North West Infidels made a Nazi symbol out of shoes (here).

The Derbyshire Infidels posted up a status on Facebook, quoting the “Fourteen words”, which stands for “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children”.

And again...

These words are inspired by passages from Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and alongside ‘14’ is often seen with ‘88’, which stands for “Heil Hitler”.

The far-right National Front (NF) have also used this quote too.

Combined ex Forces Nazi Exposed

A member of the right-wing Combined ex Forces (CxF) and National Front (NF) groups, is a very proud white supremacist and has even been photographed wearing a Nazi t-shirt outdoors.

The man is also an activist for the British National Party (BNP). Pictures in the ‘Further reading’ section also show us how he is/was in contact with the BNP leader Nick Griffin and met him some times.

Photo courtesy: EDLNews

Further reading:

1. Mike CxF Mosely, Nick Griffin and a Nazi t-shirt
2. Mike Mosley - CxF Nazi Exposed

Too Many EDL/Nazi Articles So We’ve Updated

We don’t know where all the Nazi-related posts relating to the English Defence League (EDL) have come from and its drove us insane…

So to make things easier for navigation, we at EDLReview, have now added a ‘Nazism’ category to the blog. You can see it on the navigation bar above and now you can view all the Nazi-related posts by clicking on it.

EDL Supporter Wears Nazi Shirt At Walthamstow

We’ve already seen a few Nazi salutes at the English Defence League (EDL) protest at Walthamstow (here, here and here), but a picture also shows us a supporter who wears a ‘Panzer Attack’ t-shirt.

It relates to the Panzer tanks that were used in Nazi Germany during WWII.

Yet Another EDL Nazi Salute In Walthamstow

We’ve already seen Nazi salutes at the English Defence League (EDL) protest at Walthamstow (here and here), and we thought that was it. But we were wrong.

Further reading:

1. Another EDL Nazi Salute In Walthamstow
2. EDL Supporter Nazi Salutes In Walthamstow

EDL Nazi Salute Compilation Video

Many English Defence League (EDL) supporters have extreme views, and many have shown to support Nazism. Here is a compilation of more than 30 pictures showing EDL supporters doing the Nazi salute.

Further reading:

1. The EDL And Nazi Salutes

Casuals United Blog Run By Nazis?

The Casuals United group are close affiliates with the English Defence League (EDL), and describe themselves as ‘peaceful hooligans’. Perhaps ‘peaceful hooligans with extreme beliefs’?

This video shows how the Casuals United convicted hooligan Jeff Marsh co-ordinates Welsh Defence League (WDL) activities with fellow Nazi-supporters Luke Pippen and Steven White.

If true, it means that the EDL has Nazi supporters and convicts working within the network too.

Another EDL Nazi Salute In Walthamstow

Previously, we caught a screenshot of an English Defence League (EDL) supporter who made what looked like a Nazi salute at Walthamstow (here).

But in another video taken at the protest (which can be seen here), another man can be seen doing a similar stationary hand gesture as he walks along…

Further reading:

1. EDL Supporter Nazi Salutes In Walthamstow
2. Yet Another EDL Nazi Salute In Walthamstow