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Joe Jacobs on fighting the British Union of Fascists in the East End of London in the 1930s. Submitted by Fozzie on May 12, 2026 By 1934 Fascism was becoming a serious menace in England. Mosley was now making a big effort to break into working class districts. His arrival in Deptford was resisted and he had to beat a hasty retreat. Priestly of the Daily Worker was released after serving his three years for his ‘part’ in the Invergorden Mutiny. Tom Mann, aged 78 years, was facing trial for ‘se...