Far Right Extremism Meets Migration Politics in Portsmouth As far right extremism takes center stage in Britain's migration politics, the protests that blocked roads and faced off against riot police in Portsmouth over the weekend are a manifestation of a growing narrative.
This narrative seeks to conflate legitimate concerns about immigration with xenophobic rhetoric.
Treasury minister Emma Reynolds condemned the protesters as "thuggish and intimidating," a sentiment echoed by many observers. However, this criticism only scratches the surface.