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Racism & fascism: In brief (1)

01 January 1993

Northern League gains: Increasing disillusionment with the corruption of the traditional parties has once again benefited the far-right in Italy's local elections, held in December. The Northern League won 14.5% of the votes, an increase of 4% over their general election result last April, when they became Italy's fourth largest political party. In Varese, the home of the League's leader, Umberto Bossi, it won 37% of the vote and in Monza 32 per cent, becoming the biggest party in both towns. The fascist Movimento Sociale Italiano (MSI) increased its vote to 7%.
Independent 15.12.92.

Irving jailed in Canada: Neo-nazi historian, David Irving, who denies that the Nazi Holocaust took place, was arrested while on a speaking tour in Canada at a meeting organised by the Canadian Free Speech League. He had previously been banned from entering Canada. He was refused entry to the United States, but released on bail pending an immigration appeal. He is expected to be deported back to Britain.
Guardian 14.11.92

European Race Audit: The Institute of Race Relations has produced Bulletin no 1 from its European Race Audit project. It covers racism, fascism, refugees and policing in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Rumania, Russia/CIS, Spain and the UK. Copies can be obtained from: Liz Fekete, Institute of Race Relations, 2-6 Leeke Street, London, WC1X 9HS.