Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit
Summary
A rightwing summit called the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) is taking place in London, attracting populist politicians, activists, and wealthy backers from over 85 countries. The event includes speakers and attendees from the UK, US, and Europe, focusing on conservative and anti-"woke" ideas, including strong Christian evangelical themes and opposition to climate policies.Key Facts
- The summit is held at London’s Olympia exhibition centre with about 4,000 attendees from more than 85 countries.
- Prominent UK figures include Reform UK MPs Sarah Pochin and Andrew Rosindell, and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.
- Two senior staff from Eton College, Tom Arbuthnott (deputy head) and Luke Martin (theology teacher), are attending.
- Several US officials connected to far-right causes and conservative policy advocacy are present, including representatives linked to the Trump administration.
- The Alliance Defending Freedom, a US conservative legal group involved in overturning Roe v Wade, has over a dozen representatives at the event.
- European far-right parties represented include Germany’s AfD, Belgium’s Vlaams Belang, Spain’s Vox, and the Netherlands’ Party for Freedom.
- The conference emphasizes Christian evangelical political ideas, opposition to net zero climate goals, and skepticism about climate change.
- The event was co-founded by Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson, known for rightwing views, and British Tory peer Phillippa Stroud.
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