This Saturday, the far-right political organisation UKIP had intended to march on Whitechapel. The police have just announced a Public Order Act banning the assembly in Tower Hamlets, but they remain a threat. The working class can only rely on its own strength!

On this day in 1977, the fascist National Front marched through Lewisham, protected by thousands of police. Local black youth, workers, and socialists mobilised to physically block the fascists. Here, Alex Gassem draws a balance sheet of these events.

A new drama about the life of fascist leader Benito Mussolini masterfully illustrates the rise of fascism in Italy. Rather than focussing on individual psychology and ambition, this series depicts the process of revolution, counter-revolution, and opportunist betrayals.