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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn and Amelia Gentleman

At least five Reform councillors joined Facebook group linked to far-right Patriot Platform

Balaclava-wearing protesters blocking a main road
Far-right activists blocking a road in Dover during a day of unrest this month. Photograph: Ay_audits/Youtube

At least five Reform UK councillors have been members of a Facebook group linked to the far-right group involved in the blockades of Dover and Portsmouth by masked men, according to anti-fascist campaigners.

Nigel Farage’s party has been wrestling with internal divisions over its position on the Patriot Platform group, whose activities have been condemned by Farage and across the political spectrum.

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