Historian tells of frustration after four book events were cancelled over fears of far right violence

Mr Mulhall says the event cancellations had been ‘really frustrating’ - (Georgie Laming)

A historian has said it feels like the UK is “going backwards” after four events promoting his new book have been cancelled due to fears of far-right violence.

Joe Mulhall, an expert in far-right extremism, told The Independent venues had been forced to call off events after getting calls and emails from members of the far-right.