The British National Party has begun organising “food banks” in East London, one of their historic bases of strength and a target for them in next year’s elections.
At the moment the operation is rather meagre — a stall with a few rows of tins — and is undoubtedly mainly organised to give the fascists a photo opportunity and some publicity. But, as elections approach, this type of activity is likely to increase. Anti-fascists will need to be on the lookout.