On the ground with Tommy Robinson’s new supporters – podcast
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Version 0 of 1. Who showed up for the biggest far-right rally in British history? Ben Quinn reports Two weeks before the Unite the Kingdom rally in central London, Helen Pidd attends a demonstration outside an asylum hotel in Stockport, Greater Manchester. As people there explain their grievances, it is clear that many reject the label of ‘far right’. Ben Quinn, a senior reporter for the Guardian, explains to Helen what exactly is meant by the term ‘far right’, why so many people find it toxic, and the particular ways it is and is not useful in this moment. Then at the Unite the Kingdom rally last Saturday, Helen hears what has motivated people to show up, the changes they want to see, and what ‘far right’ means to them. Finally, Helen and Ben reflect on where this movement goes next. Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/todayinfocuspod |