Is the UK about to see the rise of the far right?
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of far-right sentiment in Europe and the UK, focusing on recent events involving protests and political parties.
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?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Topics covered
- far right
- populism
- politics
- asylum seekers
- protests
- Europe
Keywords
- far right
- populism
- Nigel Farage
- Reform UK
- Alternative für Deutschland
- asylum seekers
- protests
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Alternative für Deutschland, Reform UK
Places: Germany, UK, Dover, Portsmouth
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