Author Archives: jolasmo

Last weekend members of LAFN and others from Leeds Resistance Training – a local antifascist self protection and boxing club – travelled to Brighton for Physical Resistance – an antifascist martial arts festival hosted by Brighton Antifascists. It was a grand weekend with gorgeous … Continue reading →

Last week we hosted a film showing and discussion on combatting racism and xenophobia in the wake of the recent EU referendum, which has already seen a surge in racist attacks and harassment across the UK. The event saw campaigners … Continue reading →

The vote to leave the EU has been interpreted by some as vindication of their racist beliefs, and in the aftermath there has been a well-documented spike in verbal and physical attacks against minority groups in the streets, shops and … Continue reading →

Neo-Nazi activists have been sighted in Leeds City Centre, holding stalls under the guise of the “Vote Leave” anti-EU campaign. Those involved include ex-BNP front-man Mark Collett, his swastika-tattooed partner Eva Van Housen, and various members of the neo-nazi youth … Continue reading →

Join us at Bad Apples in Leeds this Saturday for a night of local pop punk bands to raise funds for Leeds Anti-Fascist Network! Coming 26th of March, doors from  8 pm. GROTBABY Leeds based, slightly 60’s influenced bratty punk … Continue reading →

We reproduce a call out from London AFN to oppose the far-right demonstration in Dover this January. Contact leedsantifascistnetwork@riseup.net if you want help with travel to London/Dover for the demonstration: *** INTERNATIONAL ANTI-FASCIST MOBILISATION *** Read call out below: On … Continue reading →

Leeds Anti-Fascist Network hosts a weekly self-defence and fitness class, open to all genders, body types, and abilities (no bigots). This course is to increase your confidence and ability to protect yourself in a variety of situations and under pressure. … Continue reading →