Merseyside Pensioners, Trade Unionists, Anti-fascist and faith groups gather outside the Suites Hotel in Knowsley as a show of support and solidarity for the #Refugees temporarily housed there. The peaceful gathering was in response to threats from far right and fascist groups. 
Contrary to some media reports those supporting the refugees DID NOT clash with the police or cause any disturbance. #Merseyside has a proud record of welcoming those fleeing from oppression. Fascists are not welcome. #RefugeesWelcome
Fascists have been trying to intimidate the #Refugees & stir up hatred. Our determination to welcome these vulnerable people will continue despite the hostile environment created by the government. #RefugeesWelcome #ToriesUnfitToGovern #Racism is not welcome! @UnitedWeStandSN
Social media was used in the run up to the protest to whip up hysteria against those staying in the hotel. The refugees inside were grateful for the solidarity and waved to their supporters some of whom were carrying home made placards with welcoming messages. #RefugeesWelcome
Hundreds gathered outside the hotel and shouted "Get them out". If it wasn't for @MerseyPolice they would have set fire to the hotel. Our members have never seen anything like it before! #RefugeesWelcome
Smoke drifts towards the hotel after the mob sets fire to a @MerseyPolice van. Imagine being a traumatised #Refugee fleeing from a war zone & witnessing this. We chanted "Say it loud say it clear Refugees are welcome here!" @UnitedWeStandSN @Unite_NorthWest @RMTLiv5 @RMTunion
Our motto is 'Fighting for pensioners and all who come after us' so we were pleased to be standing in solidarity last night with many wonderful young people fighting for a better world. #RefugeesWelcome #ToriesDestroyingOurCountry @UnitedWeStandSN @RMTunion @Unite_NorthWest
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