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The '''English Defence League''' ('''EDL''') is an [[anti-Islamisation]] street protest movement in the [[United Kingdom]]. Other stated positions include pro-[[Zionism]], anti-"[[Nazism]]", anti-"[[racism]]" and seeking support from non-Whites and non-Islamist Muslims. It is often considered to be part of the "[[counterjihad]]" movement. There are divisions for [[Jewish]] and [[LGBT]] supporters, among others. Despite this, the politically correct media and far left organizations often try to depict the EDL as "[[far right]]" and even as (crypto-)"racist" and "fascist". The label "[[Islamophobic]]" is often applied.
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The '''English Defence League''' ('''EDL''') is an English Patriotic organization and Anti-Islam street protest movement.<ref>{{cite web|title=English Defense League's Bradford march banned by Theresa May|url=http://metro.co.uk/2010/08/20/english-defence-league-and-unite-against-fascism-protests-in-bradford-banned-by-theresa-may-486221/|website=Metro|accessdate=13 July 2017|date=20 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Ambrogi|first1=Stefano|title=Violence erupts at Right-wing march in Birmingham|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-protest-arrests-idUKTRE5842L620090905|website=Reuters|accessdate=13 July 2017|date=5 September 2009}}</ref> the group describes itself as an anti-racist and human rights organization.<ref name="racialStudies" /> the ideology in forming the EDL was the belief that the religion of Islam "challenges an English, Christian way of life".<ref name="racialStudies">{{cite journal|last1=Cleland|first1=Jamie|last2=Anderson|first2=Chris|last3=Aldridge-Deacon|first3=Jack|title=Islamophobia, war and non-Muslims as victims: an analysis of online discourse on an English Defence League message board|journal=Ethnic and Racial Studies|date=7 February 2017|pages=1โ€“17|doi=10.1080/01419870.2017.1287927}}</ref> It has been described by critics as "[[Islamophobic]]",<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gable|first1=Gerry|title=Britain's fascists in a right state|url=https://www.thejc.com/comment/comment/britain-s-fascists-in-a-right-state-1.33869|website=The[[jews]]Chronicle|accessdate=13 July 2017|date=14 June 2014}}</ref> and was until 2013 "the most significant counter-jihad movement in Europe" and considered by some liberal "academics" to be "one of the more intriguing developments on the Right-wing".<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Goodwin|first1=Matthew J.|last2=Cutts|first2=David|last3=Janta-Lipinski|first3=Laurence|title=Economic Losers, Protestors, Islamophobes or Xenophobes? Predicting Public Support for a Counter-Jihad Movement|journal=Political Studies|date=September 2014|pages=n/aโ€“n/a|doi=10.1111/1467-9248.12159}}</ref> the group has been both physically and verbally attacked by various extremist left wing groups, particularly the violent organization [[Unite Against Fascism]] (UAF).<ref>[[#Gunning|Gunning (2010)]]: pp 151โ€“152<br>Morey, Peter; Yaqin, Amina. (2011). [https://books.google.com/books?id=46v5uCV9JBYC&pg=PA215 ''Framing Muslims: Stereotyping and Representation After 9/11'']. [[Harvard University Press]]. p. 215.</ref>


The EDL has been stated to have its origins among football supporters in the town of Luton and to have existed since 2009. There is no formal membership and EDL supporter figures are not clear. The principal activity of the EDL has been street demonstrations. There have frequently been conflicts with far left organizations, some of which have openly stated policies of trying to prevent "far right" street demonstrations and activism as well violently attacking those they consider to be "far right". This is rarely mentioned in the politically correct media which tend to be heavily biased in favor of "[[anti-racist]]" activists. As for other movements/organizations considered to be "far right", anything any supporters say or do that can be interpreted negatively is likely to be blamed on the movement/organization, even if there is no such relationship and with the activity being completely unrelated to politics.
It's ideology can be understood as a militant version of Conservatism, with strands of Paleo-Conservatism and Traditionalism; however, it can be considered a rather non-homogenous group, similar ideologically to PEGIDA in Germany. It's main point of reference, both culturally and politically, is Winston Churchill. ย 


Possibly influenced by such biased media depictions, politically correct observers have even alleged [[conspiracy theories]] with the EDL being involved in conspiracies with aims such as deliberately wanting to increase societal conflicts and even wanting Muslims to become extremists (exactly the opposite of the EDL's stated goals).
In October 2013 the group's co-founders, [[Tommy Robinson]] and Kevin Carroll, left the group.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24442953 EDL leader Tommy Robinson quits group] retrieved 22 October 2013</ref> He was replaced as leader by Tim Ablitt.<ref>{{cite news|title=EDL Select Dorset's Tim Ablitt as New Leader After Tommy Robinson Quits|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/512972/20131010/edl-english-defence-league-tim-ablitt-chairman.htm|accessdate=6 November 2013|newspaper=International Business Times UK|date=10 October 2013}}</ref>
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==International activities and support==
There are or have been offshoots or similar movements in some other countries which often also have used the words "Defence League" such as the [[Scottish Defence League]].
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The [[Norwegian Defence League]] is a group closely associated with the EDL. A 2013 investigative reporters for Norwegian newspaper revealed that the Norwegian Defence League had been founded by "anti-racists", Communists, and informants for Norwayโ€™s secret police agency.<ref name=NDL>The Norwegian Defence League As Trojan Horse http://www.counter-currents.com/2013/03/the-norwegian-defence-league-as-trojan-horse/</ref>
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Various critics of Islamisation (including some Jewish) have expressed some form of support for the EDl.
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The [[Jewish Defense League]] is despite the name not part of the same movement but has held a demonstration in support of the EDL,<ref>[http://www.cjnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20640&Itemid=86 ''Canadian Jewish News'': "JDL rally for anti-Islamist group draws protesters"]</ref> saying that the two groups will "take a stand against the forces of political Islam". The Canadian Jewish Congress has opposed the alliance.<ref>[http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/01/12/2742529/violent-demonstration-opposes-jewish-defense-alliance "Violent demonstration opposes Jewish defense alliance"]</ref>
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[[Anders Behring Breivik]], perpetrator of the [[2011 Norway attacks]], has been associated with the EDL, such as claims of having had contacts with individual EDL members. The EDL has denied any official contact with Breivik and has condemned his actions. Breivik has been alleged to have been a member of the Norwegian Defence League but has himself denied this.<ref>Norwegian gunman tells police he acted alone http://www.channel4.com/news/norwegian-gunman-tells-police-he-acted-alone</ref><ref>Norway Terror Suspect Claims More Active 'Cells', Police Doubtful https://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/norway-terror-suspect-claims-templar-knight-cells-police/story?id=14156286</ref><ref name=NDL/>


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.englishdefenceleague.org/ Website]
* http://www.englishdefenceleague.org.uk/
*[http://www.counter-currents.com/2012/08/nick-griffin-exposes-the-counter-jihad-movement/ Nick Griffin Exposes the Counter-Jihad Movement]
*[http://www.bnp.org.uk/sites/default/files/what_lies_behind_the_english_defence_league_r3.pdf What Lies Behind the EDL?]
*[http://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2011/02/martin-webster-express-group-now-openly-promoting-the-english-defence-league/ Express Group now openly promoting the English Defence League]
*[http://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2016/01/the-trouble-with-tommy-2/ The Trouble with Tommy]
*[http://www.counter-currents.com/2013/10/tommy-robinson-and-friends-abandon-english-defence-league/ Tommy Robinson & Friends Abandon English Defence League, Join Anti-English Regime]
*[http://www.counter-currents.com/2013/03/the-norwegian-defence-league-as-trojan-horse/ The Norwegian Defence League As Trojan Horse]
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The English Defence League (EDL) is an English Patriotic organization and Anti-Islam street protest movement.[1][2] the group describes itself as an anti-racist and human rights organization.[3] the ideology in forming the EDL was the belief that the religion of Islam "challenges an English, Christian way of life".[3] It has been described by critics as "Islamophobic",[4] and was until 2013 "the most significant counter-jihad movement in Europe" and considered by some liberal "academics" to be "one of the more intriguing developments on the Right-wing".[5] the group has been both physically and verbally attacked by various extremist left wing groups, particularly the violent organization Unite Against Fascism (UAF).[6]

It's ideology can be understood as a militant version of Conservatism, with strands of Paleo-Conservatism and Traditionalism; however, it can be considered a rather non-homogenous group, similar ideologically to PEGIDA in Germany. It's main point of reference, both culturally and politically, is Winston Churchill.

In October 2013 the group's co-founders, Tommy Robinson and Kevin Carroll, left the group.[7] He was replaced as leader by Tim Ablitt.[8]

External links

References

  1. โ†‘ English Defense League's Bradford march banned by Theresa May (20 August 2010). Retrieved on 13 July 2017.
  2. โ†‘ Violence erupts at Right-wing march in Birmingham (5 September 2009). Retrieved on 13 July 2017.
  3. โ†‘ 3.0 3.1 Cleland, Jamie; Anderson, Chris; Aldridge-Deacon, Jack (7 February 2017). "Islamophobia, war and non-Muslims as victims: an analysis of online discourse on an English Defence League message board". Ethnic and Racial Studies: 1โ€“17. doi:10.1080/01419870.2017.1287927. 
  4. โ†‘ Britain's fascists in a right state (14 June 2014). Retrieved on 13 July 2017.
  5. โ†‘ Goodwin, Matthew J.; Cutts, David; Janta-Lipinski, Laurence (September 2014). "Economic Losers, Protestors, Islamophobes or Xenophobes? Predicting Public Support for a Counter-Jihad Movement". Political Studies: n/aโ€“n/a. doi:10.1111/1467-9248.12159. 
  6. โ†‘ Gunning (2010): pp 151โ€“152
    Morey, Peter; Yaqin, Amina. (2011). Framing Muslims: Stereotyping and Representation After 9/11. Harvard University Press. p. 215.
  7. โ†‘ EDL leader Tommy Robinson quits group retrieved 22 October 2013
  8. โ†‘ broken cite news
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