How to Defeat the Far Right: Lessons From Hope Not Hate

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An urgent call to resist the forces of extremism and intolerance we see on the march in Western societies, and a guide to how to go about it.

How to Defeat the Far Right offers an urgent call to those shocked and disconcerted by the rise of extremism and intolerance in Western societies. Campaigner and journalist Nick Lowles discusses how populist parties have gained power and influence in Europe and beyond and looks at how anti-immigration, anti-Semitic and Islamophobic attacks have proliferated. He provides an explanation for what is happening and why and, more importantly, suggests practical ways for the far right to be defeated.

Drawing on the authors 35 years of personal experience and 20 years leading HOPE not hate, Britains largest anti-fascist organisation, this book will examine clear and present political threats and draw on years of good practice and innovative campaign ideas to offer the reader politicians, community activists and citizens alike a realisable way to beat the far right and demonstrate that HOPE can triumph over hate.

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Nick Lowles embodies the vital role activist investigative journalism can play in combatting extremism. Under his leadership HOPE not hate has meticulously documented the threat posed by fascist groups, providing crucial information for policymakers and the public alike. Their work is a source of hope and inspiration. Paul Mason, author of How to Stop Fascism

'HOPE not hate has been instrumental is shining a big bright light on the far right in Britain on how they've infected politics, from our streets all the way to parliament. Its members have dedicated their lives to exposing how commonplace extreme views are. Britain is a scary place to live right now as an ethnic minority, and HNH provide me just that hope, that we can collectively unite and defeat fascism, bigotry and racism on our streets urgently.' Nikesh Shukla, editor of The Good Immigrant

HOPE not hate has long occupied a vital place as a watchdog of the far-right in Britain, and its work is indispensable now as the country risks inviting racists and nativists into its democratic institutions. Its investigations have been a reminder of how close to the brink we really are. Angela Saini, author of Superior

Author Bio

Nick Lowles MBE is the founder and Chief Executive of HOPE Not Hate, an advocacy group based in the United Kingdom which campaigns against racism and fascism and emerged from the anti-fascist magazine Searchlight. Nicks mum arrived from Mauritius in 1961 and he grew up in Hounslow before the family moved to Shrewsbury at the age of 10. Having experienced street racism as a child, Lowles got involved with the anti-fascist movement as a student volunteer at Sheffield University. He was previously a freelance investigative journalist, working in television, including on BBC Panorama, World in Action, Channel Four Dispatches and MacIntyre Undercover. Between 1999 and 2011 Lowles was co-editor, and then editor, of Searchlight magazine. He was awarded an MBE in 2016 for his services in tackling extremism. He can be found on X as @lowles_nick