In the lead-up to the battle of Cable Street, Oswald Mosley sent his Blackshirt militia into London's East End to spread hatred against Jewish people. This included vandalism of Jewish buildings and synagogues, alongside inflammatory propaganda calling Jews a threat to national pride. Expecting community support, he was met with opposition as locals united—immigrants, socialists, Jews, and trade unionists standing together against fascism.
The historical context of Mosley's actions in 1936 garnered a worrying comparison to contemporary civil unrest, where attacks on migrants and Jewish-owned establishments echo past hostilities. Recent riots and vandalism aimed at migrant housing and Jewish institutions highlight that societal tensions are resurfacing. This offers a reminder of the critical need for solidarity against hate—an echo of the resistance witnessed during the tumultuous days leading up to the battle of Cable Street.
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