The Irish Republican Prisoners Support Group has announced that its Bloody Sunday anniversary meeting in London on 31 January, to support political status for Irish Republican prisoners, has come under threat from the far right. The event has been passed on to right wing websites who are planning to protest at this event as they believe IRA members will be present and there is a chance that fundraising will be taking place. The local police has been advised as well.

“Because we refuse to be intimidated by these threats we have decided to appeal to the labour movement and to Unite Against Fascism for protection on the night. Martin Og Meehan of Republican Network for Unity is a confirmed speaker who is coming from Ireland and others high profile speakers have been invited. We have long understood that it is only a matter of time before the far right EDL and BNP begins to attack meetings of the workers movement, anti-imperialist solidarity groups etc. We must not let them gain confidence by a victory here”, explained Gerry Downing, its secretary.

Readers can discuss what is needed and make arrangements for the night by email: irpsgroup@gmail.com.

Bloody Sunday Anniversary – London Bloody Sunday Anniversary meeting in London, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square Monday 31 January 2011 7pm

 

Paddy Power of the Birmingham 6, Mairtin Og Meehan and other speakers welcome

 

On behalf of the IRPSG
the Irish Republican Prisoners Support Group in London are an independent group of activists who campaign for the restoration of political status for ALL republican POW’s of whichever wing they profess to belong. We are opposed to the GFA and the campaign aims to highlight the plight of the men in Maghaberry and demands the implementation of the agreement reached between the POW’s and the prison regime