Protecting asylum seekers in airport hotel against far-right intimidation
On Saturday, we went to a counterprotest organised by Stand Up Against Racism Exeter against far-right activists who are trying to harass asylum seekers living in the Hampton by Hilton hotel at Exeter Airport. The asylum seekers are mainly women and children, and after we left (we were there for two hours), the far-rightists tried to surround women from the hotel, including one with a baby in a pram, as they got on the bus. They stood up against the bus windows, in a clear attempt to intimidate these young and already vulnerable individuals.
The far right have targeted the hotel for 5 consecutive weeks – there were 30 of them this week, but around 80 of us. Who knows how much worse it would be if we weren’t there. So long as they continue, Stand Up to Racism will be there, and we hope to join them again. Let me know if you would like to help, and sign up to follow Stand Up to Racism on Facebook.
Seaton & Colyton MATTERS 
September 3, 2025 at 9:36 am
Well done for going to the hotel and being part of the fight against stupidity and hate. Keep it up, I will come too if I get chance.
I am so happy that Seaton is not covered in patridiot flags, it really does make me feel better about the sad boring place. We are quiet and thoughtful here.
Have you seen the Sidmouth School of Art flags at Sidmouth ? a blummin great community effort. I would be up for doing some in Seaton, I am a professional creative, someone else would have to do the fundraising for room hire, materials etc.
all the best to you, Sarah Lovett
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September 3, 2025 at 4:21 pm
Thanks, Sarah. I’m afraid I haven’t seen the Sidmouth display so I’m not sure what to suggest.
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