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Jeremy Corbyn speaks at Battle Cable Street commemoration

Jeremy Corbyn speaks at Battle Cable Street commemoration

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn spoke at event marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. The 1936 battle saw 20,000 anti-fascist demonstrators clashs with Oswald Mosleys British Union of Fascists and officers from the Metropolitan Police Service who were protecting them. Around 2,000 people, including members from the Jewish and Irish communities, were present at todays event. Oct 9, 2016
Thousands march to honour 80th anniversary of the anti-fascist Battle of Cable Street

Thousands march to honour 80th anniversary of the anti-fascist Battle of Cable Street

Many joined a march in Londons East End to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. The 1936 battle involved upwards of 20,000 anti-fascist demonstrators who clashed with Oswald Mosleys British Union of Fascists and officers from the Metropolitan Police Service who were protecting them.One of the main organisers of this years rally, David Rosenberg is also a member of the Jewish Socialists Group and Jews for Jeremy. He spoke to IBTimes UK about the importance of todays event. Oct 9, 2016
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