Liverpool’s political leaders have slammed plans for an anti-immigration march.
Digital flyers circulated on social media suggested that a rally will be taking place in the County Road area of the city on Saturday, June 13.
The messaging on the posters for the purported demo features phrases that references ‘no more illegals’ and advocating for ‘mass deportations’.
No group has yet to claim responsibility for the promotional material but the listed location suffered extensive damage in far-right riots in August 2024.
The Spellow Hub, a community library and one-stop shop in the heart of Walton, was torched while a convenience store was also set ablaze.
Figureheads from across the city’s political spectrum joined forces on Wednesday (June 3) in their condemnation of the planned gathering.
Council leader Liam Robinson said: “This march is designed to intimidate, to provoke fear and to deepen division in our communities, and it has no place in a city like Liverpool that stands for solidarity, decency and respect.
“It will cause significant disruption and distress to local residents and businesses.
“There are real and justified concerns about the suitability of this area to safely host an event of this nature and about the potential impact on community safety and cohesion.
“Given the events on County Road in the summer of 2024 – when racially motivated violence and disorder led to Spellow Library being set alight – these concerns cannot and should not be dismissed.
“We must not allow a situation to develop where communities feel threatened or unsafe again.”
Liverpool’s Liberal Democrat leader Carl Cashman echoed Cllr Robinson’s calls and confirmed he has made representations to Merseyside Police.
He added: “People absolutely have the right to protest peacefully – but they do not have the right to intimidate a community that is still bearing the scars of disorder.
“County Road residents and businesses should not be forced to shoulder this burden again.
“I am asking Merseyside Police to treat this event with the seriousness it warrants and to consider redirecting it to a more appropriate location.”