Leader of Liverpool City Council Liam Robinson has sent an open letter to the city community, following recent news of a UKIP protest that is set to take place on Saturday the 21st of March.
Speaking on the city’s deep multi-cultural history and identity, he wrote:
“Liverpool is built on diversity, resilience and solidarity.
“For generations, people from all over the world have made this city their home, shaping its culture, its economy and its identity.
“That rich mix is something I am deeply proud of.”
The council’s anti-racism strategy has been developed over the past year through conversations with the wider community in Liverpool including residents, community organisations, religious groups and MPs.
Cllr Liam Robinson also expressed concerns over the news of the march, saying:
“It is therefore extremely troubling that, in the very week we endorse this strategy, we have learned of UKIP’s plans to march in our city.
“We respect the principle of free speech, but we will never accept attempts to intimidate or divide our communities.”
The procession is scheduled to begin outside Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral at 12pm, with a social media post calling for people to:
“Walk with Jesus in Liverpool!
“Join our procession in Liverpool worshipping Jesus Christ
“The dedication is to the passion of the Lord.”
The leader of the UK Independence Party Nick Tenconi has coined the party as a Christian Nationalist one, with many of its political posts using the religion as part of their cause.
