Social media and free speech
If highly curated social-media platforms decide what people see, they are not neutral forums for free speech and can be used to undermine societies and social values
Tommy Robinson
No wonder Tommy Robinson has become a Maga hero
When Maga looks at Europe, it sees a continent pushing itself to the brink with permissive migration policies
Inside Tommy Robinson’s world: Leader of Britain’s right-wing nationalist upsurge
What 24 hours with the UK’s most notorious anti-Muslim activist reveals about a divided country
Flag wars: The battles in local communities across Ireland over Tricolours
Anti-immigration campaigners and antiracism activists are flying or removing flags across the country and arguing about what it all means
‘Absolute violence and worse is the only thing that should happen’: How social media drove the Citywest riots
Far-right agitators, retweeted by prominent international figures including billionaire Elon Musk, used social media networks to foment anger
Trump protests prove much of the energy in UK politics is on the right
Much of the energy at present seems to be on the right wing of British politics generally
I was not surprised to see the Irish Tricolour at the Tommy Robinson march
White Irish in the UK understand they are not the type of immigrants targeted by the far-right figure
Tommy Robinson arrested over alleged assault at London station
The far-right activist co-founded the English Defence League
One Day in Southport: Heartbreaking, and a chilling insight into the new reality
Television: Director Dan Reed tries to understand the anger that turned town centres across Britain into war zones last year
Are Elon Musk’s antics just a blip for Tesla or permanent brand breakdown?
Tesla bull analyst ignores impact outside the US of founder’s support for certain causes
An Irish former alt-right YouTuber explains his methods
Focus on conflict. Feed the algorithm. Reinforce the narrative. Don’t worry if it’s true
Johnson deplores ‘shameful’ boarding up of Churchill statue
Black Lives Matter protest in London cancelled to avoid confrontation with far-right groups
Downing Street rebukes Tory MPs over misleading Keir Starmer video
MPs including health minister shared video of Labour leader from far-right Twitter account
Sunderland Brexit supporter jailed for inciting racial hatred
William Charlton receives 21-month sentence for anti-immigrant speeches at rallies
Far-right groups suspected of involvement in Galway mosque attack
Imam Noonan was warned that a group was planning an attack on the mosque
UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt
English Defence League founder sentenced to nine months over Facebook video
Marching altogether is the only way for English football to resist rise of the right
International away trips are being co-opted but football has resisted before
Fintan O’Toole: Irish blood, English heart – and white skin?
Morrissey was once an Anglo-Irish critic of Britishness, but he is now a far-right icon
Extremist Tommy Robinson sneaks out of election count after loss
Anti-Islam candidate expected to ‘walk into Brussels like Conor McGregor’ wins just 2.2 per cent of vote
May’s cabinet to consider alternative Border proposal in Brexit deal
Legally-binding commitment would look to find other solutions by the end of 2020
‘We do feel we’re being betrayed’: Older voters flock to Brexit Party
Nigel Farage attacks ‘dishonest, duplicitous and utterly useless’ Theresa May at party rally
‘It’s cause for insurrection’: Anger on streets as Brexit deadline missed
Pro-Brexit supporters outside Westminster are united in little except a sense of betrayal
Police urged to act after ‘Nazi’ taunts against pro-remain MP Anna Soubry
Second time in recent weeks the Conservative politician targeted by pro-Brexit protesters
Andy Serkis revives Gollum to ridicule Theresa May’s Brexit deal
Nice Gollum argues for a People’s Vote. Cruel Gollum rants about “blue passportses”
Pressure builds on May to delay Brexit deal vote
Some Conservatives fear vote will bring big defeat for May and doom her Brexit proposal
Nigel Farage quits Ukip over party’s direction
Brexiteer criticises decision by party leader to appoint Tommy Robinson as an adviser
Muslim leaders urge May to ensure Boris Johnson faces full inquiry
Former former secretary compared fully-veiled Muslim women to ‘letter boxes’
Tommy Robinson freed on bail by court of appeal in London
Former English Defence League leader wins challenge against contempt of court finding
Facebook’s Dublin moderators criticised for not removing abusive videos
Videos of assaults on children allowed to remain online by content moderators
Hundreds protest against far-right rally in Belfast
Counter-demonstrators call for solidarity with refugees amid UK Freedom Rally
Ken Early: The least we owe England is to keep on hating to the end
No room for objective analysis or comment when it comes to England’s World Cup run
‘UK Freedom March’ rally in Belfast sparks anti-fascist protests
About 100 far-right demonstrators urge UK government to get a move on with Brexit
EDL founder Tommy Robinson is jailed
Far-right activist is arrested, charged and sentenced within five hours for contempt of court
Darren Osborne jailed for life for Finsbury Park terror attack
Daughter of attack victim says she cannot describe the pain she and family have suffered
Finsbury Park attacker found guilty of murder
Darren Osborne intended to kill as many Muslims as possible in van attack, jury finds
Reaction to Dundalk stabbings ranges from sympathy to slurs
Anti-immigrant chants heard outside courthouse where Mohamed Morei was charged
Richard Spencer and Tommy Robinson lose Twitter verified status
New guidelines for account verification announced
Ukip election of Bolton leaves Anne Marie Waters out in cold
New Ukip leader: ‘I absolutely abhor the rhetoric that says we are at war with Islam’
How Anne Marie Waters went from Stoneybatter to Ukip
The Irish woman started her political life in British Labour before veering to the right
Dublin woman in pole position as Ukip decides new leader
Farage fears Anne Marie Waters would make Ukip a single-issue party against Islam
Who is the Irish woman who could become the next Ukip leader?
Anne Marie Waters is co-founder of UK branch of anti-Islam Pegida movement
Irish-born candidate to lead Ukip rejects ‘neo-fascist’ label
Dublin-born Anne Marie Waters defines herself as ‘resolutely and proudly British’
Surge in anti-Muslim hate crime following recent UK attacks
Islamophobic violence increased fivefold in aftermath of London and Manchester attacks
German founder of anti-Islamist Pegida to speak in Limerick
Lutz Bachmann invited to address conference organised by anti-immigrant group
Anti-racism protest to counter Pegida Ireland launch
Campaigners concerned about arrival of ‘Islamophobic’ group in State
Anti-Islamic group Pegida Ireland to be launched at Dublin rally
Launch on February 6th designed to coincide with anti-Islam protests across Europe
Tommy Robinson quits English Defence League
Former leader claims organisation has been infiltrated by fascists
Woolwich suspect moved to custody
Family of suspect releases statement expressing sorrow over soldier’s death
Protests over murdered British soldier
Protesters chanted ’Muslim killers off our streets’ and ‘There’s only one Lee Rigby’
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