Photo: Friends at the Manchester vigil.

‘The public appreciated our silent peaceful presence, although a few tried taking videos and provoking us, but left’

Manchester Friends counter ‘Britain First’

‘The public appreciated our silent peaceful presence, although a few tried taking videos and provoking us, but left’

by Rebecca Hardy 22nd May 2026

Manchester and Warrington Quakers held a vigil to counter a Britain First demonstration in the city last month. Hundreds of people marched through Manchester city centre, where counter protesters also gathered.