I challenge those who support Morrissey's openly declared support of "For Britain" to defend that support as both consistent with his previous statements (For instance, his support for James Baldwin, a left wing internationalist, who believed in both socialism and multiculturalism), and as a morally acceptable road forward for this country .
Of course, I accept his absolute right to free speech. But such speech should be open to challenge. The party he has endorsed is clearly not Fascist (but rather free market capitalist and in this regard promotes economic policies similar to those of Margaret Thatcher) , but it also basis its popularity on a range of Islamaphobic attitudes and that is where the racist charge kicks in. "For Britain" , on its website, portrays images of the East End of London as sinister, with pictures of Muslim citizens going about their everyday business, as in some manner this was threatening. Yet this part of London is one of the most culturally vibrant and cohesive parts of our country and indeed very peaceful. This has always has been so - starting with the Huguenots, Jewish refugees etc.
So why describe London as a debased?
Please defend.
Of course, I accept his absolute right to free speech. But such speech should be open to challenge. The party he has endorsed is clearly not Fascist (but rather free market capitalist and in this regard promotes economic policies similar to those of Margaret Thatcher) , but it also basis its popularity on a range of Islamaphobic attitudes and that is where the racist charge kicks in. "For Britain" , on its website, portrays images of the East End of London as sinister, with pictures of Muslim citizens going about their everyday business, as in some manner this was threatening. Yet this part of London is one of the most culturally vibrant and cohesive parts of our country and indeed very peaceful. This has always has been so - starting with the Huguenots, Jewish refugees etc.
So why describe London as a debased?
Please defend.