UPDATE (February 2026): The new management have given assurances that they will not be hosting far right groups or events in the Brunswick. Thanks to everyone who helped show that those promoting hate are not welcome in our community!
ORIGINAL PETITION (please see update above):
To the current and in-coming management of the Brunswick pub,
We are local residents who want to see local businesses thrive but are alarmed to learn that our popular local pub recently hosted a launch of far-right political party Advance UK. Advance UK is closely linked with convicted fascist Tommy Robinson and has played a role in supporting violent protests targeting refugees. Hosting groups like Advance UK helps support the hatred and division that they promote and is dangerous to our local community.
Like venues in Cardiff and Newcastle who made a stand and refused to provide a platform to this group, we urge you to make it clear that the Brunswick will not host far-right groups like Advance UK again in future. Until we receive these reassurances, we will reconsider being your customers.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 20, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
October 22, 2025
111 Comments
We do not want individuals with a record of exploiting slave labour, intimidating journalists, and portraying immigrants as an invading force to be given a platform to speak in our city — especially not at the Brunswick pub in Swansea.
This was one of my fave pubs ( I've exhibited my artwork there) but I am boycotting it until management stop hosting fascists. Shocking behaviour.
My great-grandfather and grandfather drank in that pub and both fought in wars against fascists. They would be appalled to see the place host scum like this.
Hopefully, the management will admit that they made a mistake and undertake not to accept future bookings from Advance UK, or similar groups. They need to do some due diligence on groups they've not heard of and whose name sounds possibly suspicious, before accepting the booking.
Please do not disclose my second name or email address on anything public. This is for security reasons. I’m 71 and live on my own so don’t want fascists turning up on my door step.
Hi Paul, it's great to hear about the new management's commitment not to host far right groups. As a result we've updated to information above to let people that the situation has changed and that a boycott is no longer being called. We plan to take the whole petition down in a few weeks unless the situation changes.
As of the 14th of January there are new tenant Landlord and Lady, Cosmin and Florina, who have acquired a long term lease on the Brunswick Arms. They are aware of the actions of the previous temporary managers in allowing Advance UK to hold a meerkting in the Brunswick. Cosmin and Florina have stated catagorically that under their stewardship there will be no right wing political meetings, or any other political meetings for that matter in the Brunswick Arms. As a consequence the petitoon should be lwithdrawn and the boycott lifted. Cosmin and Florina are young and enthusiastic and want to rebuild the reputation of the Brunswick. Pubs are struggling. It would be a great shame if the Brunswick went under. Please give Cosmin and Florina your support.
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UPDATE (February 2026): The new management have given assurances that they will not be hosting far right groups or events in the Brunswick. Thanks to everyone who helped show that those promoting hate are not welcome in our community!
ORIGINAL PETITION (please see update above):
To the current and in-coming management of the Brunswick pub,
We are local residents who want to see local businesses thrive but are alarmed to learn that our popular local pub recently hosted a launch of far-right political party Advance UK. Advance UK is closely linked with convicted fascist Tommy Robinson and has played a role in supporting violent protests targeting refugees. Hosting groups like Advance UK helps support the hatred and division that they promote and is dangerous to our local community.
Like venues in Cardiff and Newcastle who made a stand and refused to provide a platform to this group, we urge you to make it clear that the Brunswick will not host far-right groups like Advance UK again in future. Until we receive these reassurances, we will reconsider being your customers.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 20, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
October 22, 2025
111 Comments
We’ve been pretty regular customers of the Brunswick for 20 years - a little less so since the change of ownership but still more than we go anywhere else. I will not go back until I know the management are not fascist sympathisers
We do not want individuals with a record of exploiting slave labour, intimidating journalists, and portraying immigrants as an invading force to be given a platform to speak in our city — especially not at the Brunswick pub in Swansea.
This was one of my fave pubs ( I've exhibited my artwork there) but I am boycotting it until management stop hosting fascists. Shocking behaviour.
My great-grandfather and grandfather drank in that pub and both fought in wars against fascists. They would be appalled to see the place host scum like this.
Hopefully, the management will admit that they made a mistake and undertake not to accept future bookings from Advance UK, or similar groups. They need to do some due diligence on groups they've not heard of and whose name sounds possibly suspicious, before accepting the booking.
Please do not disclose my second name or email address on anything public. This is for security reasons. I’m 71 and live on my own so don’t want fascists turning up on my door step.
Hi Paul, it's great to hear about the new management's commitment not to host far right groups. As a result we've updated to information above to let people that the situation has changed and that a boycott is no longer being called. We plan to take the whole petition down in a few weeks unless the situation changes.
As of the 14th of January there are new tenant Landlord and Lady, Cosmin and Florina, who have acquired a long term lease on the Brunswick Arms. They are aware of the actions of the previous temporary managers in allowing Advance UK to hold a meerkting in the Brunswick. Cosmin and Florina have stated catagorically that under their stewardship there will be no right wing political meetings, or any other political meetings for that matter in the Brunswick Arms. As a consequence the petitoon should be lwithdrawn and the boycott lifted. Cosmin and Florina are young and enthusiastic and want to rebuild the reputation of the Brunswick. Pubs are struggling. It would be a great shame if the Brunswick went under. Please give Cosmin and Florina your support.
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We’ve been pretty regular customers of the Brunswick for 20 years - a little less so since the change of ownership but still more than we go anywhere else. I will not go back until I know the management are not fascist sympathisers