Manchester Far-Right Anti-Islam March
On February 21, 2026, Britain First held a 'March for Remigration and Mass Deportations' in Manchester, drawing 800-1,000 far-right supporters calling for the deportation of Muslims. Over 2,000 counter-protesters, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, repeatedly blocked the march route. Just three days later, a man entered Manchester Central Mosque during Ramadan prayers carrying an axe, hammer, zip ties, and a balaclava. The march was part of an escalating pattern of organized far-right anti-Muslim activity in the UK following 27 mosque attacks documented in four months.
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February 25, 2026
PM Starmer Addresses Escalating Anti-Muslim Violence
Prime Minister Starmer responded to the mosque attack, calling it 'worrying for Muslim communities, especially during Ramadan.' He confirmed £40 million in mosque security funding and told MPs: 'We will not and must not relent in the fight against anti-Muslim hatred.'
SourceFebruary 24, 2026
Manchester Mosque Axe Attack 3 Days After March
Just three days after the far-right march, Darren Connor entered Manchester Central Mosque during Ramadan prayers carrying an axe, hammer, Stanley knife, zip ties, and a balaclava. The attack was seen as a direct consequence of the escalating far-right rhetoric.
SourceFebruary 21, 2026
Britain First March Draws 1,000 — Met by 2,000+ Counter-Protesters
Britain First held its 'March for Remigration and Mass Deportations' from Piccadilly Station in Manchester, drawing 800-1,000 supporters. Over 2,000 counter-protesters, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, repeatedly blocked the march route, forcing police rerouting and leader Paul Golding to cut short his speech.
SourceFebruary 1, 2026
Britain First Announces Manchester 'Remigration' March
Britain First announced plans for a 'March for Remigration and Mass Deportations' in Manchester, prompting immediate counter-mobilization from anti-fascist groups, unions, and Muslim community organizations.
SourceNovember 26, 2025
27 Mosque Attacks Documented in 4 Months
The British Muslim Trust documented 27 verified attacks on 25 mosques across 23 UK towns and cities between July and October 2025, reflecting the growing anti-Muslim far-right movement that would culminate in organized marches.
SourceJuly 30, 2024
Far-Right Riots Sweep UK After Southport Stabbings
Anti-Muslim riots spread across multiple UK cities after false claims that the Southport stabbing attacker was a Muslim asylum seeker. Mosques were attacked in Southport, Sunderland, and other cities in the worst UK unrest since 2011.
SourceQuick Stats