Far-right extremism in Britain: Lynch mobs and the rise of Restore Britain party
This article discusses the far-right threat to democracy in Britain, highlighting two specific manifestations: a lynch mob targeting the home of a convicted murderer's family in Southampton, and the rise of Restore Britain, a new political party launched by Rupert Lowe after splitting from Reform UK and Nigel Farage. The piece frames both as dangerous expressions of far-right extremism and fascism in British politics.
1mo ago3 min readenOpinion
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THE far-right menace to democracy in Britain comes in a variety of forms.
Leaders of many of the fragments of British fascism travelled to the south coast for the occasion, uniting their forces to spread terror.
Another is the new prominence being given to Restore Britain, the party launched by Rupert Lowe MP after a falling out with Reform boss Nigel Farage over who should be in charge, a familiar row in parties run by self-entitled business
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THE far-right menace to democracy in Britain comes in a variety of forms. One was on display with the lynch mob on the streets of Southampton on Tuesday aiming to attack the home of the family of convicted murderer Vickrum Digwa.Leaders of many of th
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