Andy Bell

His stunts have often descended into farce, but Danny Tommo’s ability to mobilise hundreds of black-clad, masked racists in Dover last weekend shows that he cannot simply be laughed off. Read the Danny Tommo story here: searchlightmagazine.com/2026… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

Danny Tommo’s latest anti-migrant stunt descended into farce as the Patriot Platform leader threatened suicide, retched on camera and spent hours shivering in the Solent watching asylum seekers being processed. Read more here: searchlightmagazine.com/2026… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

Searchlight, Gerry Gable and 'Maggie’s Militant Tendency' - setting the record straight In 1984 BBC Panorama made a programme called Maggie’s Militant Tendency, which investigated far-right extremism in the Conservative Party. It was the subject of successful libel action by Tory MPs Neil Hamilton, Gerald Howarth and others, and led to a major crisis for the BBC. The Director General, Alasdair Milne, lost his job over it. At the time it was alleged that the BBC was sunk by dodgy evidence provided by Searchlight. That was completely untrue, and when these allegations appeared in two national newspapers in the wake of the BBC paying damages to settle the case, we soon put a stop to it. We explained it all in 1986 when the BBC surrendered the action, and Gerry Gable wrote about it in the final print issue of Searchlight last year, reproducing the article and statement we issued at the time. Unfortunately, some of that earlier, inaccurate, reporting has found it way into recent coverage of Gerry’s death. So, to finally (hopefully) put the matter to bed, we are reproducing again the earlier article and statement from 1986. You can read it here: searchlightmagazine.com/2026… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

The local elections next May are widely considered to a crucial electoral test before the 2029 general election. In Rochdale they may take on an added significance, becoming once again a testing ground for George Galloway’s Workers Party of Britain. The party currently holds two seats on the council, and will be looking to build on that. But it faces difficult questions on two fronts: its elevation once again of the far-right “anti-grooming gang” campaigner Billy Howarth, and George Galloway’s decision to do a runner from the UK and base himself in Malaysia. Read more here: searchlightmagazine.com/2026… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

From the BNP to Brexit - Searchlight surveys the state of the far right as we go into 2026 Read it here: searchlightmagazine.com/2026…

At this month’s International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem the Israeli government will provide a platform for far-right activists from racist organisations – some with a history of antisemitism. It is a fundamental betrayal writes Steve Silver. Read it here: searchlightmagazine.com/2026… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

Former Welsh Brexit Party MEP and Reform UK official Nathan Gill recently pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight counts of taking bribes from Russia for making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament. He is expected to be jailed. This is not a fringe political scandal. It is a direct admission that Russian-aligned money penetrated Farage’s immediate orbit during a pivotal chapter in Brexit. Read more here: searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

Historic fascist turnout heralds dangerous times Searchlight's take on yesterday's huge fascist rally in London searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

Tommy Robinson has announced that he is joining Ben Habib’s Advance UK, and is urging his followers to do the same. Read about it here: searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

‘Threats, bullying, lies, harassment’ – former supporter accuses ‘Team Tommy Robinson’ Clare Walsh poured her soul into building support for a variety of far-right events, from those organised by Britain First, to Richard Donaldson’s Great British National Protest. And Tommy Robinson. This is how they repaid her. Read about it here: searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

Epping this Sunday – Searchlight calls upon anti-racists to turn out in their thousands to nip far-right violence in the bud Read more here: searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

Searchlight exclusive: Homeland Party defector exposes the ugly truth behind ‘sensible nationalism’ Read about it here: searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

Let's be clear - the lesson of Epping is that the far right are aiming for a summer of race riots. We have to be prepared. Read more here: searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

White Vanguard nazi is prominent Reform activist Read about it here: searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

What is Reform UK, who supports it, and what can we do about it? The Resistible Rise of Reform UK searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

Peter Marriner, for many years a hugely successful Searchlight undercover informant, has died at the age of 77. We pay tribute to an extraordinary man and hero of the anti-fascist movement who made enormous sacrifices for the cause. searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

After a quiet launch last weekend, and a week to sort out the inevitable wrinkles, we are now proud and pleased to announce that Searchlight's new, massively revamped website, is fully operational. This is now your go-to site for day-to-day information and analysis about what's happening on and inside the extreme right. We will carry on the proud tradition of Searchlight magazine which was printed for the last time on its 50th anniversary earlier this year. You will find us here: searchlightmagazine.com Visit us, and If you like what we do, support us. @uaf @AntiRacismDay

A 10,000-strong Birmingham rally makes clear the serious challenge presented by Farage and Reform. A special report from Searchlight's reporter at the rally. searchlightmagazine.com/2025… @uaf @AntiRacismDay

The latest whinge from’Tommy Robinson’ supporters. Of course, the idea that Tommy might have anything to do with any ”illegal substance” is quite absurd. @uaf @AntiRacismDay