The German government has officially banned the far-right group ‘Kingdom of Germany’ (Königreich Deutschland, KRD), some of whose members were arrested for involvement in a suspected coup plot in 2022. The ban marks a significant step in Germany’s ongoing efforts to combat extremist threats to the democratic order. It was accompanied by a series of […]
Traditional Britain Group – secrecy, elitism, and the far right’s academic mask
On Saturday May 10, 2025, the Traditional Britain Group will host a luncheon in London to replace its annual black-tie dinner. A veneer of cultural refinement will be retained but we may rest assured that the hard-right ideology has not changed. Searchlight previews the event and looks at the background of this far-right organisation What […]
Farage, Reform UK, and the Shadow of the Kremlin
As Reform UK rides a surprising wave of electoral support across parts of England, the party’s populist rhetoric and its leader’s controversial foreign policy stances deserve renewed scrutiny. Nigel Farage, the face of Reform and the prime political figure synonymous with Brexit, has long portrayed himself as a crusader against establishment politics. But his pronouncements […]
Behind the Leeds crossbow attack: Lone-actor extremism and online radicalization
The recent crossbow attack in Leeds has attracted national attention not only because of its shocking nature but also because of the ideological motivations behind it. Owen Lawrence, the alleged perpetrator, was not on the radar of security services, yet he had a disturbing history of online extremism, misogyny, and violent intent. This case illustrates […]