Is the UK about to see the rise of the far right? – podcast
Alternative für Deutschland has claimed a historic win in Germany, continuing the pattern of populist far-right parties gaining power across Europe. In the UK, balaclava-clad far-right protesters have marched on Dover, and then Portsmouth, trying to intimidate asylum seekers. Meanwhile, Reform UK’s conference ended with a beleaguered Nigel Farage dealing with protesters and allegations following an undercover investigation into party donors. Will far-right sentiment in Europe and the UK be a boost for Farage or a burden? You can read an explainer on the Dover and Portsmouth protests here. You can read Pippa’s article on John Healey here. Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran on politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...
Alternative für Deutschland has claimed a historic win in Germany, continuing the pattern of populist far-right parties gaining power across Europe.
In the UK, balaclava-clad far-right protesters have marched on Dover, and then Portsmouth, trying to intimidate asylum seekers.
Meanwhile, Reform UK’s conference ended with a beleaguered Nigel Farage dealing with protesters and allegations following an undercover investigation into party donors. Will far-right sentiment in Europe and the UK be a boost for Farage or a burden?
You can read an explainer on the Dover and Portsmouth protests here.
You can read Pippa’s article on John Healey here.
Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran on politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com
Continue reading...
Source: Guardian UK. Read the original report: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2026/sep/07/is-the-uk-about-to-see-the-rise-of-the-far-right-podcast
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