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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Harriet Sherwood

C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson’s ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message

Unite the Kingdom protesters bearing wooden crosses and England flags
There was a significant presence of Christian symbols, including wooden crosses, at a march organised by Unite the Kingdom in September. Photograph: SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty

The Church of England is to launch a poster campaign aimed at challenging the anti-migrant message of Tommy Robinson, whose “Unite the Kingdom” movement has urged its supporters to join a carols event next weekend to “put the Christ back into Christmas”.

The posters, which will go on display at bus stops, say “Christ has always been in Christmas” and “Outsiders welcome”. They will also be available for local churches to download and display over the festive period.

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