A far-right nationalist party is organizing protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers across the UK, according to recent Facebook posts and groups. Activists from the Homeland party, a splinter group of Britain’s largest far-right organization, Patriotic Alternative, have created several online groups aiming to spread protests, similar to those witnessed in a hotel in Epping. This involvement raises concerns among some campaigners who believe the protests are being influenced and strengthened by individuals with far-right affiliations, with upcoming protests scheduled in 20 towns and cities across the UK.
The Homeland party has been active in various locations, including Epping, Wethersfield, Peterborough, and Nuneaton, with some of its members being identified and pictured with the party’s campaign materials. These individuals have announced protests using hashtags such as “Stop the Boats” and “Women Wear Pink,” which references protests at the Bell Hotel in Epping. Members of the group have also shared comments discussing protest strategies and the potential impact on local council offices.
Critics argue that attempts by far-right groups to organize protests outside hotels housing migrants exacerbate concerns about extremists exploiting the recent controversies to incite broader unrest. Recent visits by political figures, including Robert Jenrick, to these protests have drawn attention to their proximity to individuals known for their far-right activities. Advocacy groups like Hope Not Hate have also linked union and St George’s flags appearing on lamp posts to known far-right figures.
Ministers are bracing for a wave of protests following a high court ruling that halted the placement of asylum seekers in certain hotels. The Bell hotel, which became a focal point for anti-migrant protests after an asylum seeker was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, is at the center of these efforts to close down facilities housing asylum seekers. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has emphasized the government’s commitment to closing these hotels in an “orderly” manner to avoid further issues. Meanwhile, political figures like Dan Jarvis and Nigel Farage have called for more decisive actions, including mass deportations, to address what they describe as a national crisis.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/23/members-of-far-right-party-organising-asylum-hotel-protests-across-uk-facebook-posts-show
