A political rally was held in Wythenshawe where Tommy Robinson announced his intention to stand as a candidate in the upcoming European elections.
The event took place on Thursday evening on a village green on Broadoak Road, Benchill, where a barbecue was also served.
It's estimated that about 300 people turned up to hear controversial former EDL leader Robinson speak after 8pm.
Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has registered to stand as an independent candidate representing the North West in the elections, to take place on May 23.
Earlier, an anti-Robinson 'peace march' was held and local councillors issued a statement condemning him.
He spoke to his supporters and was projected onto a large digital screen, which earlier in the afternoon read ‘Tommy Robinson here tonight 8pm’.
Heavy showers plagued the afternoon but it remained dry for Robinson's speech, where he was introduced on stage by Anne Marie Waters of For Britain.
Explaining why he chose to hold the event in Wythenshawe, Robinson claimed people in the area 'have been forgotten and betrayed at every level'.
He claimed the Labour Party 'no longer represent who we are' and called on those who formerly voted for the party to support him instead.
Robinson pledged to spend the next four weeks campaigning across the North West, and said he will be in Salford on Sunday.
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Earlier in the afternoon, Dave Warnock, the minister of Brownley Green Methodist Church, emerged from his building to distribute leaflets to surrounding homes.
They advised residents that his church was not supporting the event and that instead a ‘peace march’ would be taking place at 2pm.
He also offered anyone who felt intimidated by the event to take refuge in the church.
Clouncillors Tommy Judge, Madeleine Monaghan and Tim Whiston issued a statement condemning Robinson.
In a letter sent to residents they said: “Like you, we were horrified over the weekend to learn that two local men had invited Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, aka Tommy Robinson, to hold a ‘Family BBQ’ in Sheraton ward.
“Benchill is a residential area, full of homes and families - this area is not suitable for a meeting of this size.
“There has been no thought for the safety of residents or even for those wishing to attend the event, especially for young children and families.
“Mr Yaxley-Lennon has been offered an alternative venue which would minimise disruption to our residents and which has ample toilet facilities and litter bins - however Mr Yaxley-Lennon refuses to move his meeting.”
Police kept a watching brief of proceedings, which are thought to have passed without incident.
