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Q) Who and what are Pegida?

A) Translated from German, Pegida is a group that stands for ‘Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the West’.

It is a German right-wing anti-Islam political organisation founded in Dresden in October 2014. Pegida has been organising weekly demonstrations against what it considers the Islamisation of the Western world.

Q) Why has the group opted to hold a demonstration in Newcastle?

A) The group say they picked Newcastle because they already have a confirmed following in the city - although there is no definitive proof of this.

Q) Is Pegida part of right-wing groups like the English Defence League (EDL)?

A) Pegida say they are not associated with any far right-wing organisations.

Q) What time will the Pegida UK demonstration take place?

A) The Pegida demonstration will take place at 11am.

Q) Where will the Pegida Demonstration take place?

A) It will be a static demonstration at the top of the Bigg Market in Newcastle City Centre

Q) What time will the counter-demonstration take place?

A) The Newcastle Unites march will begin at 10.30, although supporters are expected to start gathering earlier

Q) Where is the counter-demonstration taking place?

A) Newcastle Unites will meet in Gallowgate. They will then walk a short distance to Newgate Street where they will hold a demonstration before returning to Gallowgate.

Q) What time will the demonstrations finish?

A) It is hoped both demos will be finished by 1.30pm

Q) Is there a Newcastle United home match on Saturday?

A) Yes, Newcastle United are playing Aston Villa at St James’ Park at 3pm.

Q) Will the demonstrations affect the match?

A) No, police say they are confident there will be no knock-on effect for fans heading to the game

Q) Who will be speaking at the counter-demonstration?

A) There will be a number of speakers including George Galloway MP, Councillor David Stockdale, Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah, as well as representatives from different communities across the region. Russell Brand has also been invited but confirmed he would not be attending.

Q) What roads will be closed in the city centre?

A) The following roads will be closed to allow for the demonstrations to take place: