British Home Secretary bans English Defence League march

The English Defence League’s plan to march through the capital next month was blocked by the UK's Home Secretary today.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2011 - 18:19

The English Defence League’s plan to march through the capital next month was blocked by the UK's Home Secretary today.

Theresa May banned all marches in Tower Hamlets, east London, and four neighbouring boroughs in the capital for a 30-day period following a request from Scotland Yard Acting Commissioner Tim Godwin.

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