"A London council has warned of far-right agitators attempting to import division into the borough, as it takes a stand against efforts to sow division in the community following a summer of protests. At a meeting on Wednesday, the council pledged to reject the presence of far-right agitators from outside the borough who come to target local communities during the protests."
"While the council acknowledges that residents have valid concerns around safety, security and equity, it says those concerns have since escalated and become entwined with far-right narratives under the banner of keeping women and children safe. In response, the council is now aiming to strengthen social cohesion particularly on the Isle of Dogs and says it will take a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of council workers, who have been tasked with removing unauthorised Union flags from public infrastructure."
Tower Hamlets Council warned of far-right agitators coming into the borough to import division and exploit summer protests. The council pledged to reject outside agitators and acknowledged resident concerns about safety, security and equity, noting those concerns have been entangled with far-right narratives framed as protecting women and children. The council plans to strengthen social cohesion, especially on the Isle of Dogs, adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward abuse of council workers removing unauthorised Union flags, expand its No Place for Hate team from three to five officers, and review funding allocation to better serve under-served areas.
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