19 July 2012

BNP members clash with anti-fascist protestors in Sunderland halal meat protest

BNP members have met with an angry backlash in Sunderland as they gathered to protest against the use of halal meat in Subway sandwich shops.

Party members and their anti-fascist opponents faced each other across the road as they gathered on either side of St Luke’s Terrace.

The Echo reported yesterday how BNP leader Nick Griffin planned a protest outside the Pallion Subway branch today against the company’s use of halal meat in its sandwiches.

Mr Griffin, who failed to turn up to the protest, said the use of such meat was cruel. [Sunderland Echo] Read more