‘Would I sit down with Tommy Robinson? It’s not a definite no’: lessons from people who fought the far right in the 70s, 80s and beyond
Extremists are on the rise globally – but UK activists have seen them off in the past in everything from football, politics, music and more.
The Guardian reports: Extremists are on the rise globally – but UK activists have seen them off in the past in everything from football, politics, music and more.
Tariq Mehmood encountered the far right early – at primary school. It’s not one organisation, it’s a mass movement.”
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Tommy Robinson, UK and Tariq Mehmood.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Tommy Robinson, UK, Tariq Mehmood
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- Politics
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