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Dr William Allchorn

@willallchorn.bsky.social
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Senior Research Fellow @ipppriataru.bsky.social, Assoc Prof @richmondunildn.bsky.social, & Gbl Far Right Co-Editor @manchesterup.bsky.social, researching Far-Right Movements and CVE Responses. www.aru.ac.uk/people/william-allcho…

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Graham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 13h
Family first: Le Pen clan tightens its grip as Bardella hits trouble
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Family first: Le Pen clan tightens its grip as Bardella hits trouble
France’s far-right leader is surrounding herself with family and longtime loyalists as her party president faces a damaging new controversy.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 7h
www.reuters.com/world/french...
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French hard-left union condemns EDF CEO for meeting far-right leaders
French hard-left union CGT on Tuesday condemned nuclear utility EDF's ​CEO Bernard Fontana for meeting with far-right leaders ‌Marine Le Pen and Sarah Knafo.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 7h
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French hard-right leader Bardella accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism
National Rally President Jordan Bardella says he will sue for libel over comments he is accused of making as a young activist.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 7h
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-5D...
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How Germany's AfD plans to reshape public media | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 13h
www.counterterrorism.police.uk/news/man-jai...
counterterrorism.police.uk
Man jailed for encouragement of terrorism in Manchester | Counter Terrorism Policing
SummaryA Manchester man, who posted pro-Islamic State material on social media and encouraged users to join a terrorist group, has been jailed. Luqmaan Ahmed (15/11/2001), of Heald Place, Rusholme, ap...
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 13h
As highlighted by @hopenothate.org.uk, the simple reason for remand was that Tommo entered his address as ‘no fixed abode’: www.thenational.scot/news/2659095...
thenational.scot
Right-wing agitators whip up anger as Danny Tommo denied bail
FAR-RIGHT figures have reacted furiously after anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo was denied bail, despite him allegedly slashing a migrant dinghy…
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Searchlight magazine @searchlightmag.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Manchester’s self-styled anti-migrant vigilante Alex 'Robbo' Robinson has found that becoming a far-right social media sensation comes with an unexpected downside: women aren’t impressed. Read more here: searchlightmagazine.com/2026/09/the-...
searchlightmagazine.com
The woes of a racist thug who 'can't keep a bird' and wonders why | Searchlight
Manchester’s self-styled anti-migrant vigilante Alex Robinson has found that becoming a far-right social media sensation comes with an unexpected downside: ...
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Spencer Sunshine @transform6789.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My “A Short History of Nazi-Satanism,” the first comprehensive overview of Nazi-Satanism, is finally out! Runs from the 1970s alliances b/t the Church of Satan & neo-Nazi groups thru today’s Order of Nine Angles and NVE. Link for PDF download. (captcha req) escholarship.org/uc/item/1f57...
image of 6 pentagrams around the text "A Short History of Nazi-Satanism - see link above"
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
RAF Fairford: 'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles
Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy".
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Nowak killer Vickrum Digwa given leave to appeal against sentence
The Court of Appeal will decide in November whether to reduce or lengthen the 21-year minimum term.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage in Channel
Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.nbcnews.com/world/europe...
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For years, Europe’s far-right leaders admired Vladimir Putin. But as they edge closer to actual power, figures like France’s Marine Le Pen are suddenly changing their tune on Russia. Here’s why.
As the European radical right seeks to convert its strong polling into positions of power, it remains dogged by questions about its historical and future links to Moscow.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/w...
nytimes.com
German Town Votes to Stop Adding Memorials Outside Homes of Slain Jews
Councilors in an eastern German town voted to stop installing memorial plaques outside homes of Holocaust victims, saying they would instead build a memorial at a cemetery.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
reuters.com
French far-right leader Bardella says he has filed lawsuit over antisemitic remarks claim
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said on Monday ‌he had filed a defamation lawsuit against investigative website Mediapart over a report alleging he made antisemitic remarks in private messages...
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.usnews.com/news/world/a...
usnews.com
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Golders Green stabbings no longer being treated as suspected terrorism
Police say attack on two Jewish men in north London in April now being treated as alleged hate crime
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
bbc.co.uk
RAF Fairford suspects are British men in their 20s, police say, as Iranian embassy denies involvement
The men, who all live in London, were arrested near the base on Sunday morning. Residents say security had been stepped up in the days before.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 28/09/2026
Gone are the mass raids and militarized metro operations. Gone are the pomp and pageantry. But ICE arrests have hit record levels. ICE operations are no longer concentrated in large American cities. Immigration enforcement officials are also working in suburban and rural areas, all across the US.
A map of the United States that shows immigration arrests per 100,000 people since ICE's new enforcement strategy began under DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...
aljazeera.com
France’s far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate vote
The vote marks the first time the far-right party gained enough seats to form its own caucus.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Compare & Contrast: “US President Donald Trump said: "We had them under view for a long time, and we got them." Vs “Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) is leading the investigation … the operation was not intelligence led.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
What we know about RAF Fairford incident and counter-terror probe
Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes...
heraldscotland.com
Dozens attend anti-immigration protest and counter-demo in Aberdeen
Anti-immigration and counter-protests drew around 30 people each to Aberdeen on September 27 over plans to house up to 149 asylum seekers, with…
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“Birmingham textile artist Clare Elisabeth said her work, titled Re-Union Jack, incorporated dozens of worn-out flags and was a response to a flag-raising movement that had "caused division in communities across the country".” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Birmingham union jack art made from discarded lamp-post flags
The huge union jack was produced using tattered flags previously hung from lamp-posts.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“The motion was proposed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…On Thursday, the city council of Heidenau, a town near Dresden in Saxony, backed the motion.” www.cnn.com/2026/09/26/e...
cnn.com
Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust ‘stumbling blocks’ | CNN
There has been outrage after a small town in eastern Germany banned the installation of new Holocaust memorial plaques that mark the last known residence or workplace of Jews and other victims of the ...
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...
aljazeera.com
Tens of thousands attend right-wing protest over Ceuta migrant crisis
Demonstrators are demanding early elections and accuse Pedro Sanchez's government of negligence.
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Counter-terror police lead investigation into major incident near RAF base, officials say www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...
bbc.co.uk
RAF Fairford: Men held in major incident near air base as homes evacuated
Several men have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act. The US Air Force say they "remain vigilant" to ensure safety of services members at the RAF base.
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Graham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
London Tory leader shares platform with Tommy Robinson
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London Tory leader shares platform with Tommy Robinson
Susan Hall addressed a ‘Survivors Day’ march in Trafalgar Square, apparently unaware the far-right agitator was the headline speaker
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
france24.com
‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel?
The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to th...
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Graham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says
bbc.co.uk
Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says
The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
searchlightmagazine.com/2026/09/home...
searchlightmagazine.com
Homeland Party finally goes under as Kenny Smith disappears | Searchlight
Once touted as Britain’s “fastest-growing” nationalist party, Homeland has today shut up shop, and leader Kenny Smith has disappeared from public view.
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Graham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Italy raids neo-Nazi network over synagogue attack plot, finds bomb manuals and weapons
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Italy raids neo-Nazi network over synagogue attack plot, finds bomb manuals and weapons
Fourteen of the 17 suspects are minors; investigators say the groups praised Hitler and the SS, spread antisemitic, racist and homophobic propaganda, shared mass killers’ manifestos, denied the Holoca...
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
apnews.com/article/isra...
apnews.com
Far-right settlers divert West Bank spring water as Israel backs heritage site takeovers
Israeli settlers have intensified efforts to seize natural springs and heritage sites in the occupied West Bank.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
theconversation.com/why-far-righ...
theconversation.com
Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers
It goes further than just briefly disrupting services.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfe...
aljazeera.com
Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas
Protesters gathered outside a police station in southern England after far-right activist Daniel Thomas.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
Look again – there’s more to Germany’s election trends than far-right success | Cas Mudde
Defeatist narratives abound. Yet Germany’s latest elections suggest voter dissatisfaction is benefiting the left as well as the right, says the political scientist Cas Mudde
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/2658386...
dudleynews.co.uk
Civic leaders call 'far-right to stay away' from Dudley protest
Civic leaders have united to call for "the far right to stay away" from their town.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“Stage 4 of Fascism: Exercise of Power - systematically eliminating political rivals, dismantling democratic institutions, dominating mass media, and suppressing independent journalism to enforce absolute ideological conformity.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
independent.co.uk
Tommy Robinson at court to see anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo deny criminal damage
Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, appeared in court charged with criminal damage
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Searchlight magazine @searchlightmag.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
As Danny Tommo faced court today, a supporting cast of livestreamers, convicted criminals, flaggers and a part-time rapper gathered outside to keep the far-right roadshow rolling. Read more here: searchlightmagazine.com/2026/09/dann...
searchlightmagazine.com
Danny Tommo in court while the Basingstoke 'flagging' circus performs outside | Searchlight
As Danny Tommo faced court, a supporting cast of livestreamers, convicted criminals, flaggers and a part-time rapper gathered outside to keep the far-right ...
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Searchlight magazine @searchlightmag.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
From Searchlight 30 years ago: In September 1996, the British National Party suffered a physical and psychological defeat: the permanent closure of its national headquarters in Welling, south-east London. And a young Nick Griffin was plotting against BNP boss John Tyndall. Read more here:
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From Searchlight 30 years ago: Nick Griffin hones his hardline image | Searchlight
In September 1996, the British National Party suffered a physical and psychological defeat: the permanent closure of its national headquarters and bookshop ...
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed in Channel
Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
independent.co.uk
Tommy Robinson’s ex-wife pleads guilty to failing to comply with accounting rules
Jenna Lennon divorced Tommy Robinson in February 2021
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Graham Macklin @grahammacklin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Another outstanding piece of reporting by @markfollman.bsky.social
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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 24/09/2026
NEW: A local dispute over plans to house up to 1,256 people seeking asylum at MOD Bicester is attracting a growing cast of far-right figures. Danny Tommo. Rupert Lowe. Britain First. Patriotic Alternative. Here’s what’s happening in Piddington. hopenothate.org.uk/2026/09/24/p...
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"Patriots" in Piddington: Far-right involvement in local town dispute – HOPE not hate
Last weekend, Patriot Platform leader Daniel Thomas AKA Danny Tommo visited the tiny Oxfordshire village of Piddington. He is one of a plethora of far-right...
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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 24/09/2026
NEW: Far-right activists are mobilising in Basingstoke following the arrest of Daniel Thomas, aka Danny Tommo. Thomas was arrested after a video appeared to show him slashing a dinghy in the Channel while an emergency responder was still on board. Here’s what we know. 🧵
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
apnews.com/article/onta...
apnews.com
Police say gunman shouted antisemitic threat before opening fire outside Ontario synagogue
Police say a former Canadian soldier who opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur shouted “you’re going to die for the Jews” moments before shooting.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for bottle throwing at Eastney migrant protest
Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Wave of AI videos showing far-right protests in Europe spreads online - YouTube: www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/w...
euronews.com
Wave of AI videos showing far-right protests in Europe spreads online
A mass of AI-generated videos of protests across Europe has emerged on TikTok, which experts say aims to "amplify societal polarisation". #TheCube
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Police arrest far-right activist Daniel Thomas after dinghy slashed in Channel
Thirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger life
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.thenational.scot/news/2657660...
thenational.scot
Tommy Robinson claims he's been ‘detained by Counter Terrorism Police at airport’
Tommy Robinson has allegedly been detained at an airport by Counter Terrorism Police, according to his post online.
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Dr William Allchorn @willallchorn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
searchlightmagazine.com/2026/09/whit...
searchlightmagazine.com
White Vanguard leader forced out amid police spy and murder plot allegations | Searchlight
Kai Cunningham has been forced out as White Vanguard leader amid claims he informed for counter-terrorism police, handing sole control to Declan Young, who ...
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