Last Saturday’s mobilisation in East London showed that real safety and power come not from police or authorities, but from communities organising from within. When neighbors, youth groups, faith networks, and local collectives stand together in solidarity, they create a culture of collective self-defence that builds lasting resilience. The lesson is clear: anti-fascism is most effective when it is proactive, rooted in everyday community life, and linked to political education, solidarity, and shared visions of liberation. True protection comes from strengthening the networks and relationships that bind communities, not relying on the police to keep them safe.

This week saw thousands in London demanding the government go-back on their announcement to make certain farms liable for inheritance tax.