UK government’s anti-migrant rhetoric is ‘feeding’ the far right, claims campaign group

Hope not Hate analysis has pinpointed spikes in hostility whenever ministers speak negatively about refugees

Government rhetoric on migration is increasingly feeding" the far right, according to new analysis detailing for the first time the growing symbiotic relationship between senior Tories and the extreme rightwing.

An investigation shows that government statements and policy announcements on the issue are effectively incubating" the far right on Telegram, the social media app where many rightwing extremists have congregated.