EDL plans protest against Islamic centre in Leeds on Saturday

The Yorkshire Evening Post reports on the planned EDL demonstration against a Leeds pub which is due to be converted into an Islamic community centre after an application submitted by UK Islamic Mission was unanimously approved by the local council.

The paper reports on the twitter message by EDL leader, Stephen Lennon, claiming the demo would be a “lively one”.

The local paper also notes the presence of Gavin Boby, the self-styled ‘mosque-buster’ at the planning meeting in February where the council appraised the application.

According to the local paper, “More than 400 letters of objection were received over traffic congestion and noise concerns.

“Many also expressed fears the centre would be used exclusively by the Islamic community.”

The paper also notes that ahead of the council meeting “the words ‘a mosque’ were daubed on the building” despite the planning application specifying facilities as: “a public gym, IT suite, library, training facilities and a prayer room for up to 70 worshippers.”