There had been a similar march earlier in 2024 in January, which Finlay had also attended.
“There’s an undercurrent of hate, there’s an undercurrent of antisemitism, an undercurrent of we don’t want you here,” he said.
“That’s very difficult to live with on a day-to-day basis.
“My son won’t walk down the street wearing a kippah in case he’s identified as Jewish, he has had threats, he has had things shouted at him.
“I am a Mancunian. I’ve lived here my entire life.
“I’m a Manchester United fan, always have been, so this is where I feel I belong but at the same time it’s not safe for us.”