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Back in SchNEWS’s local haunt, Brighton, March For England plans to demonstrate through the city’s streets on St. George’s Day, this Sunday (25th). Meeting at 11.30 they plan to march to the King and Queen pub on Marlborough Place.

Matters are somewhat confused at the moment - last years march was a flag-waving jamboree with a few racist remarks hurled at passers by. It was ignored by nearly everyone. The March for England does have links to the EDL on their website (and they haven’t got a long list of links). So far so - unpleasant.

However this time round Unite Against Fascism have announced a counter demo, claiming that the English Defence League are on their way to the City-by-Sea. They’re holding a ‘celebration of unity’ opposite the pub from 10 am onwards.

The EDL meanwhile have expressed surprise that they’re supposed to be in Brighton this weekend - but some have now announced that they’re going to turn up because of the counter-demo.

Local anti-fascists are urging people “To be in town, be on the ball and see how the situation develops”.