EURO MP Richard Howitt, a speaker at the We Are Luton coalition gathering in Wardown Park on Saturday, has backed a police and council decision to keep EDL and counter protestors away from the town centre.
He said: “It is clear that the majority of people in Luton do not want the disruption to the town centre that previous EDL demonstrations have caused and I strongly welcome the decision of the police to not allow access.
“The extremist views of EDL will be opposed by the Unite Against Fascism rally that gathers in Wardown Park on Saturday, in what will be a peaceful protest drawing on all parts of the Luton community and in celebration of our unity together.
“It is also right that the shops and shoppers of Luton can carry on with business as usual.”