Hi John,

Far right activists calling themselves ‘migrant hunters’ have been harassing the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) for months. Recently an attempt was made in Hastings to stop a RNLI lifeboat launching into the Channel just days before 27 people lost their lives trying to cross. They’ve also had to report threatening emails they’ve received to the police.

Now far right group Britain First has launched a campaign to bombard the RNLI with complaints over English Channel crossings. The group have set up an online form for supporters to send harassing messages to the RNLI to stop its "treacherous activities" and accuse them of being “engaged in people trafficking in the English Channel".

Attacking a charity which saves lives in order to fuel anti-migrant hate is despicable. If you stand with the RNLI and agree that it’s an institution to be proud of, add your name here.

Over 7,000 people have already added their name in support of the RNLI. That’s double the amount that have taken part in Britain First’s harassment campaign, but together we can get that number even higher.

Let’s send a message loud and clear that hate-fuelled groups like Britain First don’t speak for us - the more of us that sign, the louder that message will be.

We are in touch with the RNLI and will send them your messages of solidarity - will you add your name in support today?

Thank you for everything you do,

Nick

Nick Lowles
CEO, HOPE not hate