How to defeat Britain’s far right

In this episode of The Guardian's "Today in Focus," Helen Pidd interviews Nick Lowles, head of Hope Not Hate, about his decades-long fight against the far right. Lowles recounts early experiences infiltrating groups like Combat 18 and disrupting their violent activities. The conversation shifts to the challenges posed by the modern far right, particularly individual influencers and the use of social media. Lowles emphasizes the need for progressive movements to learn from the far right's tactics, engage respectfully with communities, and address underlying frustrations. He stresses the importance of community-level action and calls on politicians to take a stand against racism and promote social cohesion.