The Story The far-right party spreading ‘sensible nationalism’
Jul 29, 2025
Tom Ball, a reporter for The Times covering migration and far-right movements in the UK, joins to discuss the recent surge of protests surrounding an asylum hotel in Epping. He highlights the growing influence of the far-right party Homeland, which claims to promote 'sensible nationalism.' The conversation dives into the socio-political dynamics driving these protests, the controversial tactics used by police, and the broader implications for UK politics amidst escalating tensions around immigration.
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Violence Escalates at Protests
- Protests occasionally escalate into violence, including attacking police and clashes between protesters and counter-protesters.
- Police have had to intervene with human cordons to separate opposing groups.
Protests Spread Nationally
- Similar protests spread to other UK cities including Norwich, Glasgow, Manchester, and others.
- The government fears a repeat of violent race riots around migrant hotels from last summer.
Homeland Party Organizes Protests
- Homeland is a far-right group formed by a split from Patriotic Alternative in 2023 and registered as a political party.
- It has members locally active in Epping protests and controls a Facebook group organizing protests.