March for England has said they will not be coming to Brighton next year.

The controversial nationalist group has sparked large counter protests from antifascist organisations at its annual St George’s Day protest through the city in recent years.

But the group announced on its Facebook page this morning.

“It has been decided to now to alternate our St Georges Parade between Brighton and other venues, 2015 will be in the North at a Sea front location in talks now on location. 2016 will be back in welcoming seaside resort of Brighton.”

Tony Campbell, spokesman for the Stop the March For England group said they felt that they had made the decision because of the widespread opposition to the protest in the city.

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In a statement Stop the March for England said: “We welcome the news that next year’s St George’s Day will not be marred by gangs of racist thugs marching in the streets of Brighton.

"This is a victory for a city that was prepared to come out and defend its reputation for tolerance and diversity.

"We will offer our support to anti racists in whichever city or town the March for England chooses to afflict next – if they change their minds then we are ready”