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Concerns have been expressed after it emerged that far-right Italian leader Matteo Salvini could be set to host an event in Liverpool City Centre.

The prominent politician, who was Deputy Prime Minister of Italy until September last year, is known for his strong anti-immigrant stance and has previously called for a 'mass cleansing' of his home country.

He has risen to prominence in recent years after his far-right party The League formed a coalition government in Italy following elections in 2018.

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Salvini was made Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister after the election - and immediately set his stall out against immigrants.

He was criticised after announcing his intention to conduct a compulsory census of Italians in order to identify and deport Roma people from the country.

Mr Salvini, who has since pulled his party out of government in Italy, now appears to be heading to Liverpool for a surprise appearance.

An advert has been placed on the eventbrite website which appears to indicate that Mr Salvini will be hosting some form of event at a restaurant in Bold Street on March 28.

It is not totally clear that Mr Salvini will be present at the event or whether it could be an event for his supporters.

The details and description for the event are vague, with a translation stating: "To participate you must first book then you will receive information on the restaurant via email.



"Leave us your email and telephone number where we can send you information about the restaurant in the Liverpool center ( sic ) area."

Liverpool has a strong history of opposing far-right visits to the city - and several people on social media are anticipating a similar reaction if the divisive Italian politician does make an appearance.

One user said: "We've run the fascists out of Liverpool a bunch of times, looks like this will be another one to add to the list."

Another said: "I can’t see the good people of Liverpool letting this go ahead without a protest."

And another said: "Can't see this ending well. Fascist / far-right rallies have all, without exception, been chased out of town.

"For example when the English Defence League were cowering in left-luggage a few years back."