March 2026 Report — Radicalisation Research

The use of AI in garnering right-wing support
In recent years, AI-generated content has increasingly been used to shape political discourse by engaging with existing social and cultural tensions. Cases such as Sri Lankan influencer Geeth Sooriyapura’s circulation of Islamophobic material, as well as the emergence of fully AI-generated personas like the musician Danny Bones, illustrate how synthetic media can be used to disseminate political messaging and attract public engagement. In the case of Bones – reportedly linked to the political party Advance UK – AI appears to function as a tool for communicating ideological positions through music and social media messaging. Similar patterns, though less explicitly political, can be observed in figures such as Jessica Foster, an AI-generated influencer and OnlyFans model, whose rapid growth highlights the capacity of such content to build large, responsive audiences. More recent examples include AI-generated videos depicting Muslims in Australia expressing divisive opinions such as that there is too much pork at the butchers, which have circulated widely and, in some instances, been interpreted as authentic and received hostile responses. Taken together, these developments suggest that AI is becoming an increasingly effective medium for influencing perception and participation in online political and social discourse. Read more here.

Attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances
In the early hours of 23rd March, four ambulances belonging to the Jewish charity Hatzola were set on fire in Golders Green – an area of London with a long-established strong Jewish community. The incident, which caused multiple explosions due to gas cannisters onboard the vehicles, has been treated as an antisemitic hate crime, with the investigation being lead by counter-terrorism police. It occurs within a broader context of rising religiously motivated hate crime across the UK, including incidents in which a children’s nursery and synagogues in Golders Green have had faeces smeared on them, as well as swastikas painted in children’s parks. n the past year, over seven thousand hate crimes have been recorded nationally, with 45% targeting Muslims and 29% targeting Jews, reflecting a broader pattern of hostility affecting multiple religious and ethnic groups, often intensified by divisive political rhetoric.

In response to the arson attack on the Hatzola ambulances, Nigel Farage—leader of Reform UK—posted on X suggesting that the incident demonstrated the need for stricter border controls.

Criticism of Muslim prayers held in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square, London, has long been known as a space for all, hosting numerous events throughout the year. It is home to the annual Christmas tree reveal, has repeatedly hosted the Chanukah in the Square event and Diwali celebrations, and more recently saw an iftar organised during Ramadan by the Muslim community. Invitations to the iftar were open to people of all faiths and beliefs, and, at the time of prayer, those who wished to pray did so. Tory MP Nick Timothy described the event as ‘divisive’ and ‘an act of domination’, prompting strong reactions both in support of and against the claim. Objection to one group’s visible practice of religion risks setting a precedent for the restriction of others, raising broader concerns about the erosion of freedoms and liberties that underpin the UK’s constitutional and social framework. This was highlighted by the Jewish News, who published that:

We would be wise to defend that right for others, because what guarantee do we have that if we were taken from them, we would not be next? We would urge those members of the Jewish community who are inclined to support condemnation of such public prayer to consider where such things can lead – it not particularly difficult to see. Attempts in Western countries to circumscribe the Islamic way of life almost always ends up doing the same to Jews. Whether via attempts to ban religious slaughter, religious courts or circumcision – initiatives where a significant percentage of advocates wish to make life more difficult for Muslims will also affect Jews. […]
Uphold religious rights for all – you’ll never know when you’ll be glad that you did.

If we are honest, we have been comfortable with public expressions of faith and belief in that space for years, particularly when they have been our own. We cannot now decide that this is a problem simply because the people gathering are Muslim. We cannot have it both ways. […]
There are a growing group of voices who, intentionally or not, are contributing to a culture of suspicion and exclusion towards Muslims. That is not British and it is not Christian. More worrying still, it is beginning to shape political thinking, with calls for restrictions on public prayer and religious gatherings. Such proposals would not only affect Muslims, they would also have prevented the kind of Christian witness we have seen in Trafalgar Square for years. […]
Christians should be the first to defend the right of Muslims to gather and pray peacefully in Trafalgar Square. Not because we agree, but because we believe in a society shaped by justice, dignity, and freedom.

Katie Hopkins provides coordinates for Iran bombing
TV personality and provocateur Katie Hopkins shared a post on X providing coordinates for Khamenei to bomb Bradford. While this was most likely intended as a joke, what is concerning is the number of responses in the comments expressing sentiments that show clear signs of racism.

Both Luton and Tower Hamlets are known as comprising of large South Asian and Muslim communities.

Met Police to resume arrests for Palestine Action support.
The Metropolitan Police has resumed arresting individuals for showing support for Palestine Action, despite a High Court ruling that found the government’s ban on the group to be unlawful. Police maintain that, as the government is appealing the decision, the ban remains in effect and must continue to be enforced until the appeal is heard. This has led to growing concern among activists and civil liberties groups, particularly as over 2,500 arrests have already been made in connection with related protests, including individuals detained for expressions of political support. At the same time, reports from imprisoned activists awaiting trial have raised questions about their treatment, with accounts of prolonged hunger strikes and alleged failures to provide adequate medical care. While the government denies wrongdoing, the situation has prompted broader scrutiny of the use of terrorism legislation in the context of pro-Palestine activism and the implications for freedom of expression.

Restore Britain

Restore Britain, founded by Rupert Lowe – a former member of the Reform party who was ousted for being too extreme – began as a pressure group in June 2025. In recent weeks, Lowe announced that the group would transition into a political party positioned to the right of Reform, a move welcomed by figures such as Katie Hopkins.

At the launch event, Lowe outlined a policy of mass deportation, claiming that “millions will have to go”—a statement met with clear support from the audience. Tapping into working-class grievances, Restore Britain’s manifesto on its homepage states that

For 30 years, this country has been run into the ground by an establishment that does not care about the interests and concerns of ordinary British people.
Mass immigration, economic collapse, woke ideology, and the relentless creep of radical Islam – everywhere you look, this country is in decline, and has been for a long time.
Time and again, the decent men and women of this country have tried to use the ballot box to make their voices heard, only to have it thrown back in their faces by a political class that has forgotten who they are supposed to be serving. […]
We do not need more of the same – we need a democratic revolution. I am offering you that opportunity, but it is up to you to take it. I hope you will consider joining me in this fight. Together, we will Restore Britain.

While Restore Britain’s following remains relatively small, the more concerning issue is the nature of the support it is attracting. These appear to be individuals on the far right of the political spectrum, many of whom are likely strongly opposed to a multicultural society as it currently exists.