DARK SECRETS: 6 | Vintage Vibes

Karl Stefanovic podcast interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson removed from YouTube

Robinson says Pauline Hanson has ‘carried on fighting’ despite backlash in since-deleted episode of the Karl Stefanovic Show

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

A losing streak? Makerfield shows mounting dangers for Nigel Farage

From Restore and tactical voting to questions over that £5m gift, the Reform leader faces challenges on several fronts

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Tom Morello slams 'hypocritical' music fans after controversial Download set

Tom Morello, who is also the guitar player for Audioslave, hit headlines when he wrote “F*** TOMMY ROBINSON” on the back of his instrument for his set at Download Festival earlier this year - taking aim at the far-right activist while doing so.

BANG Premier · Jun 19

More than 100 protesters gather at Tommy Robinson and Laurence Fox Oxford Union event

The debating society sparked controversy when it announced it would be hosting the debate

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Row between Elon Musk and German broadcaster ZDF sparks major controversy

German broadcaster ZDF has reacted to a cease-and-desist suit from Elon Musk, deleting a line from a programme intro over his links to UK right-wing activist Tommy Robinson.

Euronews · Jun 17

Cross purposes: how the England flag got caught in a tug-of-war between rightwing nationalists and football fans

Last summer the St George’s cross was co-opted by anti-immigrant groups. Now, as the World Cup begins, some communities are reclaiming it as a symbol of a very different sort of pride

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Elon Musk Takes Legal Action Against German Broadcaster Over Belfast Riots Claim

Elon Musk has launched legal action against German public broadcaster ZDF after the network aired a report linking him to anti-migrant unrest in Belfast, a claim the broadcaster has since partially retracted and amended.

Latin Times · Jun 17

Wednesday briefing: In a new era of far-right organising, how can we tackle hate?

In today’s newsletter: The far right are using social media to foster division, from Southampton to Belfast, but there are calls for clear and urgent ways to counter digital radicalism

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Prominent Far-Right Activist Stopped Under Counterterrorism Law at London Airport, Calls It 'An Attack on Free Speech'

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said he was held for nearly three hours and that authorities seized his mobile phones

Latin Times · Jun 15

Sadiq Khan takes on Trump and Vance as he launches £7m campaign to battle ‘scourge’ of disinformation about London

Mayor of London says city subjected to ‘unprecedented attack of lies and hatred’ on social media

The Independent UK · Jun 15