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No platform for racists - MP

3.22.50pm BST (GMT +0100) Tue 6th Oct 2009

An anti-Muslim protest planned for Manchester city centre this weekend by right-wing extremists has drawn stern criticism from local MP John Leech.

Mr Leech has signed a petition organised by Manchester Unite Against Facism against the planned English Defence League rally and has called on the Home Secretary to intervene to stop the protest.

John Leech said:

"Manchester has a proud history of multi-culturalism, diversity and tolerance, and we must not let racist bigots spread lies and incite fear and hatred in our city. Groups like the so-called English Defence League and the BNP peddle lies and play on people's fears."

"They are divisive, xenophobic thugs who shouldn't be given a platform to air their views and I am calling on the Home Secretary and Manchester City Council to put a halt on this rally."

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