Imaan statement: evidence of principle EEGPride oraniser links wiwth EDL
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We have now acquired evidence that Raymond Berry, the principal organiser of the event, faced a call for disciplinary measures (revocation of his membership) by officials of the RMT (Rail and Maritime Trades Union) because he was a public and vocal, leading member of the EDL (English Defence League) and promoted the EDL objectives and extremist politics.
In correspondence, in September 2010, with union officials, Mr. Berry claimed - in his own words - the following:
* That he was a founder member of the English Defence League, but had decided to cease his involvement following disagreements over changes in the EDL leadership.
* That in spite of this, he continued to hold firm beliefs with regard to Sharia law and the Islamification of Britain.
* That he remained an active member “of such organisations as” S.I.O.E. (Stop the Islamification of Europe) and N.S.B. (No Sharia in Britain)
* That he was working, with other disaffected members of the EDL to start new groups with similar objectives.
We have now acquired evidence that Raymond Berry, the principal organiser of the event, faced a call for disciplinary measures (revocation of his membership) by officials of the RMT (Rail and Maritime Trades Union) because he was a public and vocal, leading member of the EDL (English Defence League) and promoted the EDL objectives and extremist politics.
In correspondence, in September 2010, with union officials, Mr. Berry claimed - in his own words - the following:
* That he was a founder member of the English Defence League, but had decided to cease his involvement following disagreements over changes in the EDL leadership.
* That in spite of this, he continued to hold firm beliefs with regard to Sharia law and the Islamification of Britain.
* That he remained an active member “of such organisations as” S.I.O.E. (Stop the Islamification of Europe) and N.S.B. (No Sharia in Britain)
* That he was working, with other disaffected members of the EDL to start new groups with similar objectives.