04 March, 2003
LONDON'S Green MEP has today spoken out against the extreme right - following last week's Unite Against Fascism rally in London - which attracted almost two thousand people.
Jean Lambert, speaking at the rally at the Astoria in central London last week said: "It is really important that all of you committed to a society based on diversity and equality use your vote positively on June 10th in the London and European elections.
"The extreme right is hoping to make gains in these elections through people 's apathy. Don't let it happen."
Soap stars mixed with members of So Solid Crew, dj's and politicians including London mayor Ken Livingston and Dave Prentis, general secretary of UNISON. Support for the anti-fascist movement comes from a broad spectrum, united in their determination not to allow extremists to triumph in the June elections.
Mrs Lambert said: "I found myself speaking on stage following So Solid's performance, which was a first for me - it was refreshing to see so many diverse personalities from comedians to politicians to djs coming together to reject fascism."
The rally is the first of many designed to activate anti-racist voters across the capital and the country in advance of the Euro-elections. People can sign up to the campaign at www.uaf.org.uk.
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The UAF Rally was held on 25th February 2004 at the London Astoria
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information please contact Katy Randles on 020 7407 6280 or at press@greenmeps.org.uk