SUPPORTERS BACK ST GEORGE'S DAY LAUNCH OF 'I AM ENGLAND' CAMPAIGN

"Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whatever your faith, or none, we are all England," explained campaign organiser Mark Perryman at the launch of the 'I am England' campaign on St George's Day.

And backing the message Abjol Miah added "The England team is a powerful symbol of how this country has changed, not just the players, but increasingly the fans, of all races, faiths and backgrounds, something to welcome and be proud of. After this week's revelation that the fascist British National Party will be standing in this seat,

I am pleased we have a chance to show that local people will refuse to be divided by the race hate politics of the BNP."

George Galloway said: "Abjol Miah deserves great credit for this initiative, which demonstrates just how diverse England is in the 21st century.

"Racists should not be allowed to claim that England, its national teams or the English flag belong to them. With the fascists of the BNP standing in Bethnal Green and Bow to try to whip up racial division, Abjol is taking a timely stand in reminding people that the vast majority of people in the East End want a country that is at ease with itself in all its glorious mix.

"Let's all have a St George's Day marked by fun, not by bigoted fanatics."

The campaign is backed by Kick it Out, the Football Association's equality and inclusion campaign.