Britain First is a far-right, fascist political party that is known for its anti-Islam ideology and activities. Here are some actions that the party has taken to promote its anti-Islam ideology:
- Conducted "Christian patrols" in an area of Tower Hamlets, East London, in February 2014 to counter continuing Muslim Patrols which had first come to media attention in 2013. Around a dozen or so Britain First activists recorded themselves holding a banner proclaiming "We Are The British Resistance" and emptying cans of beer outside a mosque to "bait" Islamic extremists operating in the area.5
- Invaded ten Bradford mosques, as well as ones in Glasgow, Luton and East London in May 2014. During the mosque invasions, uniformed members of Britain First presented worshippers with army-issue Bibles and with leaflets on grooming gangs: they confronted elders about alleged "Muslim grooming gangs" in the area; and they proselytised Christianity, telling one person to "reject the false prophet Muhammad and read the Bible".5
- Regularly protests against the construction or extension of mosques and wants halal meat banned in Britain.2
- Openly anti-Islam and has been involved in protests against mosques.5
- Describes itself as “a patriotic political party and street movement” and “a patriotic resistance and ‘frontline’ for our long suffering people” .5
- Founded in 2011 by Jim Dowson, a Protestant preacher and anti-abortion campaigner who was a member of the neo-fascist British National Party.6
- Conducted "Christian Patrols," with military-style uniforms and vehicles, through Muslim neighborhoods to counter the “Muslim Patrols” carried out by Islamist groups.6
- Launched invasions of mosques and halal slaughterhouses.6
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