Eastwood blasts those behind neo-Nazi sticker in Derry and calls for unity against far-right

The Foyle MP said the posting of the image was an attempt to spread hatred and division.

“The appearance of a sticker with far-right messaging and a Nazi symbol in Derry is a reprehensible act that goes against the principles of tolerance and inclusivity that our city upholds,” said the SDLP leader.

He described it as a ‘blatant expression of hate and discrimination’ that has no place in Derry or Ireland.

He said it stood in stark contrast to the values of the city’s diverse and tolerant community.

The printed sticker features a slogan typical of white supremacists, alongside a crude drawing and the insignia of the Nazi Schutzstaffel (SS).

Mr. Eastwood said those who anonymously posted the racist message need to be called out and he urged a united front against the far-right.

“As we continue to build a shared Ireland for all, we must stand united against any attempt to spread hatred, prejudice or division.

"The far-right racists are not welcome in our city and should be challenged at every opportunity.

"Through unity and inclusivity, we can root out those who seek to promote hate and division in our city.

“The people of Derry embrace and welcome everyone who calls this city their home. The entire community stands against this hate,” said the Foyle MP.

People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin condemned the neo-Nazi sticker and its racist ‘whites-only’ message as despicable and said it shouldn't be accepted.

"Far-right individuals and fascist groups were behind the recent riots in Dublin and they're intent on whipping up more fear and division.

"Hatred of migrants, Jews and Muslims is steeped into their agenda but so too is hatred of campaigners for women's rights, LGBTQ rights, disability rights and workers rights.

"These are groups who celebrate, make light of or diminish the Holocaust that killed 6 million Jews and millions of others the Nazis viewed as enemies or unfit,” he said.

Colr. Harkin said those responsible for posting the sticker were attempting to promote racism, fear and division and want communities to turn on each other.

"Decent people should make sure fascists and the far-right aren't tolerated in any shape or form.”