CAA to write to C&T Auctioneers and Valuers over auction glorifying Nazi memorabilia
Kent-based C&T Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd is hosting an auction with an array of Nazi memorabilia, including an assortment of Third Reich daggers and busts and pictures of Hitler and his senior ministers. The two-day militaria online auction also features plaques and medals, clothing, shoes, goggles, medical pouches, china, posters, toys and books, all from the Nazi era. […]
“Can you racially abuse Jewish people?” former footballer John Barnes, wonders in new book
Former Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes reportedly wonders in his new book whether one can racially abuse Jewish people. “Can you racially abuse Jewish people?” he asks, explaining that “if the Jewish people are a race, what race does a black Jewish person belong to?” Mr Barnes’ particular conceptualisation of racism becomes a little clearer when […]
Ridley Road actors Eddie Marsan and Tracy-Ann Oberman receive antisemitic abuse on Twitter
Actors Eddie Marsan and Tracy-Ann Oberman, the stars of BBC’s television series Ridley Road, have revealed that they have both received abuse on Twitter. In Ridley Road, Mr Marsan and Ms Oberman play integral members of the 62 Group, a coalition of Jewish activists who fought against fascism during 1960s Britain. While Mr Marsan is […]
Teenage neo-Nazi jailed for eleven years after using Telegram to plot terrorist acts
A teenage neo-Nazi has been jailed for eleven years after using the social media platform Telegram to plot terrorist acts. Matthew Cronjager, 18, was found guilty of preparing for acts of terrorism and disseminating terrorist publications on Telegram after it emerged that he had planned to kill his former friend, who is Asian, for allegedly […]
Newcastle United launch investigation after alleged racist gesture made towards Tottenham fans during match
Newcastle United Football Club has launched an investigation after an individual allegedly made a racist gesture towards Tottenham supporters during a Premier League match. Police have also been made aware of the incident which occurred at St James’ Park this past Sunday. Though the club has not specified what the gesture entailed, a photograph that […]