The transnational links between extremist groups fuelling protests in Australia and the UK
Protesters march with Union Jacks and English near Waterloo Station during the 'Unite The Kingdom' demonstration. Right-wing protesters marched to Westminster and staged a rally against immigration and the government outside Downing Street, organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. (Photo by Vuk Valcic / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Source: SIPA USA / Vuk Valcic / SOPA Images/Vuk Valcic / SOPA Images/Sipa USA
Experts say there are a number of driving forces behind recent mass demonstrations in Australia and the UK, and says they are "not particularly exceptional". They also say media organisations need to treat this issue with caution when reporting. A weekend of protests in both Australia and the United Kingdom. The fatal shooting of US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was seized upon by organisers in the U-K to mobilise what is described as the country's largest ultra-conservative rally in decades.
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