Long-Read
— National populism, fuelled by media-backed disinformation, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and libertarian ideologies, threatens democracies globally by eroding institutions, fostering fear, and exploiting divisions.
Legitimisation of the Far-Right
— The recent riots, triggered by misinformation and targeting Muslims, highlight deep-seated Islamophobia in the UK. Despite clear evidence, politicians avoid labelling it as such, instead calling it far-right thuggery or anti-immigration protests.
OPINION
— The ongoing far-right violence in England, misrepresented as a British issue, underscores the nation’s struggle with English nationalism and identity. Media and political narratives often avoid this root cause, exacerbating tensions.
Far-Right Riots 2024
— Could electoral reform from the First Past the Post system to Proportional Representation reduce extremism and strengthen democracy by addressing grievances and creating a more representative political system in Britain?
OPINION
— British politics has seen alarming far-right normalisation, driven by figures like Nigel Farage and extremist groups. To counter their growing influence, anti-fascists and Scottish independence supporters must unite.
France
— A French MP’s playful rock-paper-scissors gesture to avoid shaking hands with a far-right MP highlights resistance against extremism. It underscores that defiance against the far-right is crucial and energising.
