English Defence League

The English Defence League, or in short EDL, is a street protest group in the United Kingdom which is against Sharia law and Islamism. The group was founded in 2009 in Luton by Tommy Robinson. Groups including Unite Against Fascism (UAF) and Anonymous are against the EDL.Gunning (2010): p 151–152Morey, Peter; Yaqin, Amina. (2011). Framing Muslims: Stereotyping and Representation After 9/11. Harvard University Press. p. 215.Anonymous-linked groups publish EDL supporters' personal information retrieved 2 June 2013 EDL can also stand for the European Defence League, also founded by Tommy Robinson.Counter-Jihad report: Organisations Defence Leagues Network  retrieved 19 June 2013 Tommy Robinson left the EDL in October 2013. Tim Ablitt became the new leader. A report found that 81% of EDL supporters are male.

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Category:2009 establishments in the United Kingdom
Category:Organisations based in England
Category:Nationalist organisations in the United Kingdom
Category:Islamophobia