European fascists set to benefit from EU funding
Fascists across Europe could benefit from European Union money – with legitimate parties suffering cuts to their funding.
Sanchia Alasia
Website Sanchia Alasia is a Labour Party councillor in Barking and Dagenham, representing Alibon ward. She writes for Left Foot Forward on anti-Fascism and on international affairs, primarily France and the 2012 French Presidential elections.
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