Most annoying paragraph so far in Michael de Koningh & Marc Griffiths – Tighten Up – The History of Reggae in the UK (Sanctuary, 2004)

“In 1958 a bout of unemployment hit the UK, affecting 2% of the workforce (half a million people). There was a bitterness at the perceived removal of job opportunities by the newcomers, with the resentment jumped upon and boosted by Oswald Moseley’s fascist movement as it attempted to whip up anti-black feeling. These agitators moved among the crowds, causing anger and spreading rumour, much like the 1990s Poll Tax riots when outside forces infiltrated the protesting crowds causing violence to ensue.”

Unless, of course the “outsiders” they are referring to are police on horseback, that is. Either way, the comparison with the Moseley’s fascists is out of order…