06/10/2026
The IRSP wishes to unequivocally condemn the racist and sectarian attacks that took place across the North last night.
We recognise that immigration, asylum policy, and undocumented entry into the North are matters that require serious review and open, honest public discussion. These are legitimate political issues that should be addressed through fair and effective policy, with respect for the rights and concerns of all communities.
However, there can be no justification for the scenes of racism, sectarianism, and violence witnessed last night. Attacks on individuals, families, homes, or businesses based on their nationality, ethnicity, religion, or perceived background are unacceptable and serve only to spread fear and division.
Those responsible for creating social and economic problems should be held accountable through political action and meaningful change, not by targeting vulnerable people or local communities. Acts of hatred do nothing to solve the challenges facing working-class areas; instead, they distract from the real issues and deepen tensions.
The IRSP stands with with all those who were subjected to intimidation or violence and calls on communities to reject attempts to sow division. Our future must be built on solidarity, equality, and mutual respect, not on racism or sectarianism. Differences of opinion on immigration or government policy should be expressed peacefully and constructively, never through hatred or violence.
Those who call themselves Irish and attend these protests, while hiding behind masks should be ashamed of themselves.
James Connolly said, let no Irishman throw a stone at the foreigner; he may hit his own clansman.
Where were these protests for the 30 women who have been killed in the North since 2020, where was this outrage then?
Don’t forget that similar actions are happening in Gaza and Lebanon, yet some of the same people will stand proudly waving an Israeli flag.
