Concerns about far-right nationalism and links to violence in the UK

We need to ban the far left marches.

Don’t know why you put “proscribed” in inverted commas here - if an organisation is proscribed in the UK then that is for a very good reason - such as it being a proscribed terrorist organisation.

What a surprise that OP didn’t come back after their first rage bait post.

No it isn’t “weird” that those associated with the far right hold some despicable views. Like those on the far left, their views are extreme and filled with hate & resentment.

Those on the side of more moderate politics don’t think either are the “good guys” because the marches & demonstrations of both are intimidating & they seek to villainise different groups & cause division in society.

But let’s be honest, it’s always ‘the right’

Do you have data to back that up ?

And you haven’t noticed the rise in rape and other violent crime by migrants? You’re clearly not paying attention…

Just an example that provided a summary in a single screenshot. It's widely reported. The BBC gives his name but not who he is.

And yes, I agree with you about the difference. That's where whataboutery took this thread, though.

Metro ?

I get that. And saw something about that.

Quite a difference between that sort of arrest and the Police rounding up a bunch of folk for holding up placards with the name of a "proscribed" org on it.

You might not have seen this one with the press restrictions where you are.

Indeed.

OK. badley written as they have been arrested for it.

You're not concerned that those on far right marches have a history of violence?

WTF?

I mean, I get not being surprised. But not concerned?

I am not concerned or surprised that those on far right marches have a history of or currrently have been arrested for violence.

I am more concerned that many are overlooking the violence of those on the left.

Put down the Daily Mail and go outside and enjoy the world

No, they absolutely do position themselves as the good guys – saving women and civilisation! Wearing their pants outside their trousers!

They wouldn't get the traction they do without this posture. If they advertised rallies as "we're violent, women-abusing thugs, come join us" then most ordinary folk wouldn't touch them with a bargepole.

Oh nothing to see there. They are only peaceful falafel eaters types. Oh wait!

Can you give me an example?

I thought all the lefties were at the palestinian marches.

@LauraNorda , presumably the left wing hate marches are fine. 🙄

But celebrating mass rape is OK?

Men who are violent towards women, treat women as second class citizens, who abuse women and children are abhorrent whichever side of the political spectrum they are supposed to belong to.

Football casuals innit.

The fact that 40% of those arrested for rioting after Southport wasn't new to me.

But I've learned the term "rhetorical infrastructure", which I think is a great way of putting it.

Nice derail, @AndyBurnhamForPM & @LauraNorda . Very quick out of the gate.

But back to the topic of the thread...

Thanks, OP. That article describes it very well:
https://trendingsheet.com/article/uk-far-right-pipeline-2024-to-2026-southport-riots-flags-violence
Between July 2024 and May 2026, the UK experienced a continuous far-right mobilisation that followed a consistent operational pattern: a mainstream-adjacent mass rally establishing an audience, followed by a triggering event, rapid social media amplification of false claims, widespread street violence, and the consolidation of rhetorical infrastructure through normalised activities like flag campaigns, culminating in larger subsequent rallies

And as @RedTagAlan identifies, there's a close connection between those committing street violence and those who have already committed violence against women and children.

Two in five arrested for last summer’s UK riots had been reported for domestic abuse
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jul/26/two-in-five-arrested-for-last-summers-uk-riots-had-been-reported-for-domestic-abuse
Isabella Lowenthal-Isaacs, the policy manager at Women’s Aid, said: “A year on from the terrible Southport attacks on young girls, and as conversation about far-right protests once again starts to appear in the media, it is tempting to treat these events as isolated. However, the reality is that these acts of violence are part of a wider pattern rooted in the same dynamics that drive domestic abuse and violence against women and girls: control, coercion, and misogyny.”

Protesting a genocide is not right wing.

Is that official Burnham policy?