How TikTok bots and AI have powered a resurgence in UK far-right violence Experts warn growth of extremist influencers and ‘micro-donations’ could create even bigger wave of unrest The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024
OPINION - I'm worried my kids are falling into a screen time doom-loop... and am I to blame? It’s summer holiday time for the children, which can mean only one thing: six weeks of rows about screen time. Aaaand in the red corner, we have children with their iPads and iPhones, clinging with all their might to the captivating drama of Roblox or Minecraft or YouTube or whatever… Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2024
Tommy Robinson warned by council leader that he's 'not welcome' in Glasgow GLASGOW City Council has claimed that no notification of any far-right, pro-UK rally has been received and that Tommy Robinson and his “ilk”… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024
The areas in England where riots have broken out since Southport attack Violent disorder and ‘intimidating behaviour’ have been seen across country in wake of Merseyside atrocity The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024
Glasgow reacts as Tommy Robinson promotes far-right pro-UK rally in George Square GLASWEGIANS have been urged to “stand firm against fascists” after far-right figures announced they would be holding a “pro-UK rally” in the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024
Pro-independence counterprotest called as Tommy Robinson pushes Glasgow rally INDEPENDENCE campaigners have announced a counter-protest after far-right figures said they would hold a “pro-UK” demonstration ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024
More than 100 arrests following violent riots after Southport attack THE Prime Minister is set to hold an emergency meeting with senior police officers in Downing Street following a second night of violence across… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024
Thursday briefing: How extremists ‘hijacked’ a vigil for the Southport victims In today’s newsletter: A mob descended on the Merseyside town and clashed with police after three children were killed – here’s what happened The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024
Southport police brace for more violence from far-right ‘hooligans’ Chief constable expects protests from group reportedly linked to English Defence League to last into next week The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
How false online claims about Southport knife attack spread so rapidly Social media accounts rapidly began spreading inflammatory speculation about identity of suspect The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
Five arrested after 53 police officers injured in Southport riots Arrests come after far right staged violent protests following deaths of three children in knife attack The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
Agitators accused of Islamophobia for linking Southport attack to Muslims Rioters attack local mosque in the town where children were killed amid a flurry of online misinformation. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024
OPINION - The Standard View: Southport's grief has been hijacked by fake news As family and friends sat in their grief and shock, following the appalling knife attack in Southport, misinformation metastasised on social media. From fake news websites to perennial conspiracy theorists, a far-Right mob was whipped up, leading to violent disorder in which nearly 40 police officers were injured. Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2024
Who are the EDL? Far right group believed to be behind Southport riot It is suspected that the riots in Southport that saw 39 police officers injured were organised by the English Defence League The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024 Misinformation about Southport attack suspect spreads on social media Police address falsehoods including ‘incorrect’ name as far-right activists and conspiracy theorists share content
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 Tommy Robinson flees UK amid contempt of court proceedings Far-right activist was detained under counter-terrorism powers on Sunday and was due to appear at high court
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024 'Biggest trans pride march in the world' held in London Organisers of the London Trans+ Pride event say the turnout at Saturday’s event makes it ‘the biggest trans pride march in the world’
The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2024 Tommy Robinson flees UK after 'flagrant contempt of court', High Court hears Tommy Robinson has left the country after committing “flagrant” contempt of court relating to a film played at a protest in central London, the…
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024 Tommy Robinson ‘leaves UK’ amid contempt of court case as arrest warrant issued Robinson fails to appear for hearing in contempt case relating to film played at protest in London
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024 Tommy Robinson arrested in Kent under Terrorism Act Far-right activist detained by police at Channel tunnel in Folkestone and later released on bail
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024 Tommy Robinson ‘arrested under anti-terror laws’ after London rally FAR-RIGHT agitator Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, has been arrested under anti-terror laws, according to his supporters ...
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2024 Tommy Robinson 'arrested under anti-terrorism laws' following London march Tommy Robinson has been arrested under anti-terror laws, according to his supporters, after a protest at which a film was allegedly screened in contempt of court.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024 Tommy Robinson ‘could face jail’ over film screening at London protest Far-right activist accused of contempt of court for making documentary, in which he repeats false claims
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024 Nine arrests at Tommy Robinson demonstration after thousands march in London More than 1,000 Met Police officers were mobilised in London to ‘keep the peace’ between three protests
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024 Fears Rochdale could ‘boil over’ as outsiders stir division over Manchester airport video Family of a man seen being kicked by police call for ‘time to heal’ as far-right groups and others try to exploit the fallout