How the far right got its name
Summary
Tens of thousands are expected to join an anti-immigration protest in London led by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also called Tommy Robinson, who denies being far right. Experts say the term "far right" is unclear and often misused, which can hide the true nature of certain political views.Key Facts
- A large anti-immigration protest titled “Unite the Kingdom” will take place in London.
- Tommy Robinson, an anti-Islam activist, will lead the protest and rejects the label "far right".
- Robinson and his supporters call themselves defenders of free speech and patriots.
- Academics and organizations like HOPE not hate study far-right groups and say the term "far right" is not precisely defined.
- The meaning of "far right" changes depending on who uses it.
- Some activists use the label’s ambiguity to avoid the negative implications of being called far right.
- Experts warn that incorrectly applying the term can make extreme views seem more acceptable.
- The concept of "far right" has a long history in European politics.
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