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5 times Britain First got what they deserved | 5 times Britain First got what they deserved |
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Britain First were left embarrassed after the British Army regiment asked the party to remove a photo of soldiers from its Facebook page. | Britain First were left embarrassed after the British Army regiment asked the party to remove a photo of soldiers from its Facebook page. |
The far-right organisation, known for their anti-immigration rhetoric, posted an image of soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment with the caption: "How many likes for the Royal Anglians, the 'Vikings'!" | The far-right organisation, known for their anti-immigration rhetoric, posted an image of soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment with the caption: "How many likes for the Royal Anglians, the 'Vikings'!" |
While the original post was removed, a screenshot of the interaction was posted on the parody Facebook page Britain Furst with the caption: "Apply cold water to burned area," which received over 8,000 "likes". | While the original post was removed, a screenshot of the interaction was posted on the parody Facebook page Britain Furst with the caption: "Apply cold water to burned area," which received over 8,000 "likes". |
It’s not the first time the party has been embarrassed and it’s unlikely that it will be the last. Here are five more of the most memorable: | It’s not the first time the party has been embarrassed and it’s unlikely that it will be the last. Here are five more of the most memorable: |
1) When they unintentionally raised hundreds of pounds for a refugee council | 1) When they unintentionally raised hundreds of pounds for a refugee council |
The party was credited with helping to raise over £1,300 after a fundraising page was set up to coincide with their march in Burton-upon-Trent. One very creative man named Andrew Smith rallied support for refugees while the group protested against the opening of a mega-mosque in the town. | The party was credited with helping to raise over £1,300 after a fundraising page was set up to coincide with their march in Burton-upon-Trent. One very creative man named Andrew Smith rallied support for refugees while the group protested against the opening of a mega-mosque in the town. |
2) They were told to "stop being silly" by some inspired anti-facist protestors | 2) They were told to "stop being silly" by some inspired anti-facist protestors |
In wonderfully British fashion, campaigners held up a sign telling Britain First to stop being ridiculous as they protested against the opening of a mosque in Staffordshire. | In wonderfully British fashion, campaigners held up a sign telling Britain First to stop being ridiculous as they protested against the opening of a mosque in Staffordshire. |
3) They mistook a town hall for a mosque | 3) They mistook a town hall for a mosque |
On a trip to Northern Ireland to warn locals about "problems associated with Muslims", Britain First members posted for a picture outside the local mosque, only to be told later that it was in fact the local town hall. | On a trip to Northern Ireland to warn locals about "problems associated with Muslims", Britain First members posted for a picture outside the local mosque, only to be told later that it was in fact the local town hall. |
4) They organised a "National Day of Action" and 80 people turned up | 4) They organised a "National Day of Action" and 80 people turned up |
Despite the promise of "hundreds of patriots" in attendance, under 100 supporters turned up to a protest in Rochester - none of whom were actually from there. They were outnumbered by the 100-150 local residents and anti-facist protestors. | Despite the promise of "hundreds of patriots" in attendance, under 100 supporters turned up to a protest in Rochester - none of whom were actually from there. They were outnumbered by the 100-150 local residents and anti-facist protestors. |
5) They tried to declare a victory over the BBC over the "We Want Our Country Back" documentary despite howls of derision from other audience members | 5) They tried to declare a victory over the BBC over the "We Want Our Country Back" documentary despite howls of derision from other audience members |
The controversial show followed Britain First's deputy leader Jayda Fransen and leader Paul Golding on their first national public campaign. Twitter responded accordingly. | The controversial show followed Britain First's deputy leader Jayda Fransen and leader Paul Golding on their first national public campaign. Twitter responded accordingly. |
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