The Unite the Kingdom rally in London shocked many with its sheer size. Commentators rushed to say it was “all about Tommy Robinson” or “the far right on the march”. But that’s a cop-out. The thousands who turned up didn’t appear out of thin air. They are the product of years of politicians and the mainstream media sneering, finger-pointing, and branding anyone who dares to question the status quo as “racist” or “far right”.
Manufactured Division
Let’s be blunt. The establishment has created this problem. Whenever ordinary people raise concerns about immigration, cultural change, or fairness, they are not met with debate. They are met with contempt. Politicians throw around words like “bigot” to shut the conversation down. Journalists churn out smug think-pieces about “the rise of extremism” while refusing to ask why so many people feel ignored in the first place.
This is what happens when leaders stop listening and start lecturing. When national broadcasters repeat the same tired narratives about “migrant crises” or “community tensions”, they aren’t informing, they’re framing the public as the problem. Then, when the frustration boils over into mass demonstrations, those same outlets act shocked. Hypocrisy doesn’t even begin to cover it.
Who’s Really Driving Radicalisation?
We’re constantly told that rallies like Unite the Kingdom prove the far right is radicalising people. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: it isn’t Tommy Robinson who radicalises first, it’s the political class and the MSM. By silencing debate, labelling dissent, and demeaning those with genuine concerns, they funnel people straight into the arms of whoever will listen.
The cycle is obvious:
- Step one: Demonise people who ask difficult questions.
- Step two: Shut down every avenue for open debate.
- Step three: Feign outrage when those same people gather in huge numbers under banners you don’t approve of.
This is radicalisation by negligence, and it sits squarely at the feet of Westminster and the media.
Violence Is Never Justified
Yes, the violence at the rally was unacceptable. The Metropolitan Police confirmed 26 officers were injured, and that cannot be brushed aside. Violence discredits the very grievances that drove people to protest in the first place. But violence doesn’t appear in a vacuum. It grows out of years of pent-up frustration, ignored concerns, and an establishment that treats half the country like lepers for speaking their minds.
Time to Own the Mess
The Unite the Kingdom rally wasn’t a fluke. It was a warning shot. Politicians and the MSM can keep dismissing it as a far-right spectacle if they like, but the truth is simpler and more dangerous: they built it. Every time they silence debate, every time they weaponise labels, every time they play divide-and-rule politics, they drive more people into anger and alienation.
If Britain wants peace, it won’t come from censorship, condemnation, or denial. It will come from actually listening, engaging, and treating people like citizens rather than problems to be managed. Until that happens, don’t act surprised when the streets fill up again.
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