Hope not Hate

Hope not Hate is an advocacy group based in the United Kingdom which campaigns against racism and fascism. It has also mounted campaigns against Islamic extremism and antisemitism. It is self-described as a "non-partisan, non-sectarian organisation." The group was founded in 2004 by Nick Lowles, a former editor of the anti-fascist magazine Searchlight. It is backed by various politicians and celebrities, and it has also been backed by several trade unions.
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Some of the key events about Hope not Hate

  • 2004
    Launched a campaign to counter the electoral threat of the British National Party
  • 2006
    Criticized for potentially inflaming tensions by distributing anti-BNP leaflets in areas with racial tensions
  • 2009
    Accused of using intimidation tactics against political opponents during election campaigns
  • 2010
    Published a report exposing links between the English Defence League and football hooliganism
  • 2011
    Conducted an undercover investigation into the activities of the English Defence League
  • 2011
    Faced allegations of exaggerating the threat of far-right extremism to secure funding
  • 2012
    Organized a music festival in Walthamstow to counter a planned march by the English Defence League
  • 2013
    Criticized for publishing personal information of individuals associated with far-right groups
  • 2014
    Released a report on UKIP's local election candidates, highlighting controversial statements and backgrounds
  • 2015
    Launched the "More in Common" campaign to promote community cohesion following the murder of Jo Cox MP
  • 2015
    Accused of misrepresenting data in reports on far-right activity
  • 2016
    Conducted research and campaigning around the EU referendum, focusing on immigration concerns
  • 2017
    Published a comprehensive report on the alt-right movement in the UK
  • 2017
    Faced controversy over methods used to gather intelligence on far-right groups
  • 2018
    Launched a campaign to counter anti-Muslim prejudice in the UK
  • 2018
    Criticized for potentially breaching data protection laws in their research practices
  • 2019
    Released a report on the international connections of the UK far-right
  • 2019
    Accused of using inflammatory language in campaign materials
  • 2020
    Faced allegations of selective reporting on extremist activities
  • 2021
    Criticized for potentially oversimplifying complex social issues in their campaigns

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