Bourbon,

Here is one commentary by two analysts on the radicalization theme, the headline:
The failed EDL rally plot shows how much extremists need each other; Both the would-be terrorists who plotted the Dewsbury attack and the EDL rely on each other to incite their supporters' hatred.
Link:http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisf...-need#show-all

IMHO the plotters sought to ignite community conflict, preferably showing only the Jihadists fought the evil EDL, whatever the price paid. A good reminder how evil they were.