Far-Right Riots 2024
— Could electoral reform from the First Past the Post system to Proportional Representation reduce extremism and strengthen democracy by addressing grievances and creating a more representative political system in Britain?
US Politics
— Wisconsin Pastor Matthew Trewhella campaigns against abortion, gun laws, and the US government, using his affable demeanour and religious arguments to gain influence. Once a fringe figure, he is now courted by mainstream Republicans.
Climate Change
— A controversial right-wing conference in Brussels, sponsored by a Hungarian think tank funded by fossil fuels, faced shutdown by police due to safety concerns. The event included prominent climate change sceptics and right-wing politicians, including Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman.
Long-Read
— Brexit was expected to end the blame on the EU and foster political accountability. Yet, Brexiters like Truss, Anderson, and Braverman shift blame to globalism and wokeism, fuelling radical Brexitism, seeking new targets, and desiring to “smash the system.”
Populism
— Right-wing populists thrive by simplifying messages in a noisy information landscape. Communication theory elucidates how misinformation polarises society, favouring certainty over complexity, especially on the political right.
