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Tranmere Rovers Anti Fascists (TRAF)

By Morag Reid

Formed only a few months ago in response to an increasing EDL presence at Prenton Park, Tranmere Rovers Anti-Fascists are a non-sectarian cross section of TRFC fans and local community members, concerned at the rise of the extreme right wing. All share the belief that when we stand together we can achieve anything; as a community, as a society, as a class and as a people, and that the rich and ruling class are the only beneficiaries of our class divided.

Following a highly successful DJ night late last year, TRAF ran their second social event in Birkenhead on February 26th. Featuring local musicians, performers and the Liverpool Socialist Singers, the night held true to TRAF’s aim of offering the local community a positive alternative to the hatred of the EDL, which can be so appealing to those who feel abandoned by, and alienated from, the wider political and social systems. In keeping with this theme, all funds raised on the night were shared with the Bridges Across Borders charity, with a Birkenhead born representative of BAB presenting a short slide show describing the incredible work being done with young people in a war-affected and ethnically divided region of Bosnia. The successful night ended with an auction which raised over £400 to ensure Bridges Across Borders can continue their important work.

TRAF’s work to combat the spread of racist and fascist ideas in the local area has also included a very well received mass leafleting of the ground and joint actions with other anti-fascist groups, and they have produced their own t-shirts, hoodies and other items proudly bearing the TRAF logo: Strength in Unity. The group have ambitious plans, with a possible summer outdoor festival and larger evening events building on their success so far, and welcome all members who support their aims.

To contact TRAF, check out their facebook page or email tranmere-antifascists[at]hotmail.co.uk
Bridges Across Borders - http://bridgesacrossborders.net
Strength in Unity: One Team, One Community

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Comment left by joe on 13th July, 2011 at 10:22
only just heard of your organisation,think it is great.i am an evertonian,recently returned to liverpool aftr being away for 30 years.i was thinking of trying to set up an everton socialist supporters club.just an idea at the moment.in the meantime am very interested in your activities

Comment left by harry hill on 1st October, 2011 at 17:36
We don't want any socialist marxist crap at everton fc, as for TRAF I take it they are just cultural marxists brainwashed into accepting and promoting the false ideology of multiculturalism and labelling anybody and everybody racist with an opinion different to there's just like the swp and uaf. Don't fall for this nonsense, there communist ideals have killed hundreds of millions and still to this day causes suffering. There workers of the world unite rhetoric is false don't fall for it.

Comment left by Smiddy on 1st October, 2011 at 19:53
Right, so you're combating fascism by promoting Marxism/socialism/communism, makes me laugh. You antifascists nowadays are more fascist than those you oppose.

Comment left by harry hill on 1st October, 2011 at 22:01
When fascism returns it will be in the form of anti fascism somebody once said. If opposing manufactured multiculturalism and an anti christian anti white european agenda which there is plenty of evidence about is wrong to some people, then they are no more than brainwashed fools. Every other race and religion they protect with lies and smear campaigns to silence them to further there own communist agenda. Every race has a right to self determination, only in europe the real oppressed people are white europeans. Your phoney false crap has been seen for what it is.

Comment left by steven moores on 2nd October, 2011 at 1:42
harry hill you are the comedian arnt you?.whats up with you,you certainly talk like 1.whats your problem lets all mix every blood line intergrate bet we as people turn out better chill out. wat you know about marxisim/SOCIALism ure comments prove negative why so bitter you talk about every race were all 1 race mate for 30.000 years so get used to it me watched everton for 40 yrs now socialism over ignorence any day.read free your mind dont sloganise.melting pot thats liverpooland proud.

Comment left by debbie durose on 3rd October, 2011 at 10:38
Im hungry i live in Calcuta... high on hope, Love is the message!!!!xxx

Comment left by Birkenheader on 15th December, 2011 at 12:01
We will unite and oppose your Marxist bullshit. You pretend you fight for the working class, the reality is you push your alien left wing political agenda onto unsuspecting football fans in the name of combating racism. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Comment left by Ken Jones on 16th December, 2011 at 14:40
Since when has there been an EDL following at the tranmere games? I have certainally never come across anybody who follows them..

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