‘Britain First’, But What Comes Next?

Tom Myatt | Senior Editor Weirdos and crackpots have for centuries been trying to find new ways to get their messages across. When constructing and communicating an intelligent argument failed, they often resorted to non-traditional methods to try to get the attention they desired. The internet is simply the latest platform for political extremists. In recent years, a Facebook page and website has appeared in my home country, Great Britain, and it has more ‘likes’ than the three main political parties combined. The page is called ‘Britain First’. In many ways, this is simply an extension of the broader anti-establishment feelings following the global crash. … Continue reading ‘Britain First’, But What Comes Next?