How the Far Right Got its Name

Tens of thousands of anti-immigration protesters are expected to march in London under the banner 'Unite the Kingdom', led by Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson. While he rejects the label 'far right', experts argue that this classification is crucial for understanding contemporary political movements. The term 'far right' has historical roots in Europe, notably with the National Front in France, led by Jean-Marie Le Pen, which emerged in the 1980s.