what is the history of Britain First party?

 Britain First is a far-right, fascist political party that was formed in 2011 by former members of the British National Party (BNP) 

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. The party was founded by Jim Dowson, an anti-abortion and far-right campaigner, and its leader is former BNP councillor Paul Golding

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. The party's deputy leader was Jayda Fransen, who was charged by police in Northern Ireland with hate speech at a rally outside Belfast City Hall in August 2017

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. Britain First describes itself as “a patriotic political party and street movement” and “a patriotic resistance and ‘frontline’ for our long suffering people” 

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.The party is known for its nationalist and anti-immigration agenda, as well as its opposition to multiculturalism and what it perceives as the Islamification of the UK

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. It is openly anti-Islam and has been involved in protests against mosques

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. Britain First is considered a minor political movement in the UK, with an estimated 1,000 supporters

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.It's worth noting that the party's history is relatively short, having been formed in 2011 by former members of the BNP

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. The party has faced criticism and controversy for its far-right views and activities. In 2017, Britain First was deregistered by Britain’s elections watchdog, the Electoral Commission, after it failed to confirm that its registered details were correct and pay a routine fee of £25

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