Far-Right Riots 2024
— The far-right protests in England, triggered by disinformation around the Southport stabbings, have been linked to Russian disinformation. We looked at the digital footprint and spoke to protesters. The deeper issue lies in pervasive anti-migrant sentiments.
Far-Right Riots 2024
— The recent riots in England and Northern Ireland stem from ultra-nationalist beliefs linking male violence to “protecting” children, fuelled by misinformation and extremist gender norms. Countering this requires promoting positive masculinities that resist violence, challenging far-right narratives.
UK Politics
— Misinformation after a Southport stabbing sparked Islamophobic violence, exposing how racial biases and political scapegoating fuel racism and unequal responses to crimes based on the perpetrator’s race.
Far-Right Riots 2024
— Far-right violence in English towns has highlighted the need to rethink our approach to combating online propaganda. Current strategies fail as hate-filled content thrives on social media. Instead of merely fact-checking, we should target the audiences and algorithms that amplify extremist views.
Misinformation
— The Southport riots, triggered by a tragic stabbing incident, have highlighted the dangers of misinformation. False rumours have fuelled public anger and violence, prompting calls for stricter media regulations and greater transparency.
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