Wentwoth not coming to Trinity - No platform won!

dublin | miscellaneous | news report Thursday November 13, 2003 20:22 by I hate the hist!

No platform very successful in Trinity!

It was revealed last Tuesday that the invitation issued to Tony Wentworth chairman of the Young BNP was withdrawn by Trinity College due to the opposition of students and the likelyhood of a major protest involving the left, trade unions, and many other concerned individuals.

A campaign against wentworth speaking in Trinity and arguing for NO platform had already developed with, SF( I wasnt aware of the SF persons name) The SP (Shane Kenna), SWP (Connor Kostick), Residents against racism, leading members of the College including Ivana Bacik giving their support and some independents playing a leading role in building opposition.

Outside the college it was a known fact that certain groups were actively organising for the meeting.

Many academic staff had signed a letter indicating their displeasure at the invite of a hardened fascist to Trinity, also the security staff were oppossed to his visit.

The "Phil" who had invited Mr.Wentworth over had argued that people should make their own minds up about this man, and that generally he would probally make a fool of himself.