Stand Up To Racism protest in Cardiff against far-right and racism
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom · Oct 24, 2026
Is it still on?
NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 24.
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The Tea in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- Protesters gathered to oppose the far right, rising racism, Islamophobia, and recent political debates regarding face coverings in the Senedd.
- What they want
- Demonstrators wanted to show solidarity with minority communities, asylum seekers, and people experiencing racism or Islamophobia.
- What changed
- Oct 24: Protesters gathered in Central Square, Cardiff, listening to speeches from political figures despite adverse weather conditions.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Stand against the far right and rising racism
- Reject Islamophobia and hate rhetoric
- Show solidarity with minority communities and asylum seekers
Organised by: Stand Up to Racism, National Education Union, PCS union, Asylum Justice, Cardiff for Sudan, Black Lives Matter
What authorities say
No official government or police response reported in the sources.
The numbers
Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.
The full story
On October 24, 2026, a protest organised by Stand Up to Racism took place in Central Square, Cardiff, despite wind and rain caused by Storm Boelo. Organised to counter the far right, rising racism, and societal division, the demonstration drew a couple of hundred participants. Speakers included former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, former Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood, and Wales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter. Protesters chanted, waved flags, and listened to speeches addressing Islamophobia, anti-migrant rhetoric, and a recent motion by Reform UK in the Senedd proposing a ban on Muslim face coverings. The event was backed by various trade unions, peace groups, and community organisations, aiming to demonstrate solidarity and challenge far-right narratives.
Timeline
Protesters gathered at Central Square in Cardiff despite severe weather conditions to participate in the Unity March.2
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