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Starmer criticises Tommy Robinson endorsement of Reform UK by-election candidate

The Prime Minister was also asked if the Gorton and Denton poll should be viewed as a referendum on his premiership.

Evening Standard

How the right won the internet

In the second part of our series on digital politics, we look at how online provocateurs have advanced extreme political ideas – and watched them seep into the mainstream, says digital media academic Robert Topinka

The Guardian - UK

Labour urges Reform by-election candidate to reject Tommy Robinson’s backing

Labour Party chair Anna Turley wrote to Matt Goodwin urging him to make clear whether he will welcome the activist’s backing.

Evening Standard

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Labour accuses Reform candidate of ‘toxic politics’ after Tommy Robinson endorsement

Far-right activist tells X followers to vote for Reform’s Gorton and Denton candidate, Matthew Goodwin

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs ‘reluctant to campaign in by-election’ as Reform and Greens threaten to snatch seat

‘We would have won with Andy Burnham, but I know activists from my constituency don’t exactly feel inspired to go and campaign there now,’ says one Labour MP

The Independent UK

Labour warns Reform by-election candidate ‘represents extreme politics’ as he’s endorsed by Tommy Robinson

The far-right activist endorsed Goodwin despite Reform UK saying he ‘isn’t welcome in the party’

The Independent UK

French authorities ban British far-right activists from gathering at weekend

Nord and Pas-de-Calais prefecture aims to stop anti-migrant groups travelling for ‘Operation Overlord’ protest

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Dining across the divide: ‘For him it seems to come down to good immigrants and bad immigrants’

One is a Reform voter who supports Tommy Robinson. The other works with immigrants and knows they’re not here to steal jobs or get benefits. Can they make it through a meal together?

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK: will high-profile defections change the party’s image?

A core function of political parties is to nurture talent and, in some cases, provide a credible path to power for ambitious politicians. In this fraught climate, Reform UK increasingly appears to be an alternative route for those who see no such path via the Conservative party.

The Conversation

Rightwing Dutch activist banned from UK

Eva Vlaardingerbroek, who spoke at a Tommy Robinson ally, has linked her ban from UK to criticism she made about Starmer over his fight with Elon Musk over Grok

The Independent UK

From Trump and Pro-Palestine protests to the Oasis takeover: London's 2025 in 25 pictures

A round-up of some of the biggest stories in London in the past year, and some of the most striking pictures

Evening Standard

Tommy Robinson says he found Jesus in prison. Churches disagree about how to respond

C of E faces dilemma as far right claims Christianity to push agenda that often clashes with gospel message

The Guardian - UK

New Catholic leader says Church must be ‘authentic’ on societal issues

Archbishop-elect Richard Moth was asked about migration, assisted dying and safeguarding in his first public appearance in the new role.

Evening Standard

How Tommy Robinson has completely missed the Christian message

Letters: Readers respond to the far-right extremist’s conversion and his recent ‘Unite the Kingdom’ carols event

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Want to understand the sickness of Britain today? Look no further – a novel explained it all 20 years ago

The racism, the predatory politics, the banality and cruelty: we struggle to make sense of it, but JG Ballard foretold everything we are living through now, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Independent UK

Attendance drops at Tommy Robinson’s ‘Christmas service’

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Evening Standard

Tommy Robinson Unite the Kingdom rally passes peacefully as hundreds attend carol concert in Whitehall

A protest against digital ID and a Stand Up To Racism protest also took place, with the latter being kept apart from the Unite the Kingdom rally

The Guardian - UK

Tommy Robinson’s London ‘Christmas service’ draws about 1,000 people

Number is stark contrast with estimated 110,000 who turned up to far-right activist’s ‘unite the kingdom’ rally in September

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The Independent UK

Only 1,000 people turn out to Tommy Robinson’s ‘Christmas service’

Robinson told the event he used to “hate the church”

Evening Standard

Far-right activist Robinson holds concert to ‘put Christ back into Christmas’

Tommy Robinson addressed the crowd as hymn sheets were handed out and a woman walked around selling St George’s flags and Santa hats.

The Independent UK

Small boats migrants should be allowed to live and work in the UK, says Zack Polanski

The Green Party leader has accused Sir Keir Starmer and Labour of matching ‘the racist rhetoric of the far right, from Nigel Farage to Tommy Robinson’

The Independent UK

Tommy Robinson closes Unite the Kingdom ‘Christmas service’ after police keep protesters apart– live

Attendees kept apart from a Stand Up To Racism counter protest on Whitehall

Evening Standard

London protests LIVE: Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' rally gets underway with carol concert

The protest began in the north end of Whitehall from 3pm

The Guardian - UK

C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message

Release of 43-second video comes as senior church figures speak out against dangers of Christian nationalism

The Independent UK

Church of England issues ‘Christmas is for all’ message ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

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