#UK: Leaders Of Anti-Muslim Party Arrested At Hearing On Charges Of "Stirring Up Hatred"

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The deputy leader of far-right group Britain First has been re-arrested after appearing in a Belfast court over a speech she gave in the city. Jayda Fransen, 31, of Anerley, south-east London, was in court over two charges relating to "behavior intended to or likely to stir up hatred." Her lawyer told the court that she intended to plead not guilty. Britain First leader Paul Golding, 35, was also arrested outside the courtroom before the hearing. Golding was accompanying Fransen to the hearing.

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#UK: Calls In Parliament To Condemn Trump After He Retweets Videos Of Anti-Muslim Group's Dep. Leader

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Donald Trump's retweets of anti-Muslim videos posted by far-right group Britain First have been raised in Parliament, with MPs demanding the Government condemns the US President. The issue was raised as a point of order by Labour MPs Yvette Cooper and Stephen Doughty, who asked the Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, to respond to the tweets. Trump retweeted three videos posted by Jayda Fransen, Britain First's deputy leader.

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