How Pauline Hanson courts UK’s far-right – and builds a global brand – with ‘pseudo events’ and publicity stunts
Summary
Pauline Hanson, leader of Australia’s One Nation party, is visiting the UK to meet with far-right figures as part of a “fact-finding mission.” Experts say these meetings and public stunts aim to build her international profile and influence political debate by shifting public opinions to the right.Key Facts
- Pauline Hanson is on a UK visit with her chief of staff, meeting far-right activists and politicians.
- She met Tommy Robinson, a well-known UK far-right activist with a criminal record and controversial views.
- Hanson will appear in a podcast with Robinson, continuing their public association.
- Robinson supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and is known for anti-Islam activism.
- Hanson’s party republished a controversial interview with Robinson on their social media channels.
- Experts describe these actions as “pseudo events” designed to gain publicity and shift political debate.
- Opposition politicians criticize Hanson’s party as a “one-person show” with unclear policies.
- Anti-fascist groups warn that such meetings promote a hostile agenda and normalize violence against non-white people.
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