Drag Queens vs the far right
In recent months, far right mobilisations have grown alarmingly. Patriotic Alternative, which was founded in 2019, has begun to grow, setting up shop in communities around hotels being used to house refugees. Violent protests have taken place outside a number of refugee hotels, starting with a riot in Knowsley in mid February, and anti-fascist presence has been patchy. While Patriotic Alternative have primarily targeted migrants, they have also engaged in an opportunistic campaign against trans people and drag performers, making use of the toxic atmosphere on the issue. On Saturday 11 February...