Britain looks for answers after huge far-right rally | International

LONDON, Sept 17, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Once a far-right pariah, activist Tommy Robinson attracted up to 150,000 protestors to a weekend march in London, triggering soul-searching in Britain about the mainstreaming of fringe politics. The large numbers seen on Saturday came as a shock to many in the country and raised questions about the implications for the future of British politics and society. - How was Robinson able to attract so many people? - Despite his reputation, criminal past and bouts of thuggery, Robinson was able to mobilise huge numbers. "We were looking at something that was kind of a perfect storm," Matthew Feldman, visiting professor at Liverpool Hope University and expert on far-right extremism, told AFP. The march took...