We monitor far-right extremism and produce in-depth analysis of the threat of the politics of hate in the UK and abroad. [...] This indicates that while the majority of the content might appear benign, the presence of hate is intense and concerning, emphasising the severity and impact of the hateful messages that do exist within these chats. [...] HOPE not hate | January 2024 | 5 From theory to action: Incitement to violence and hate in UK conspiracy theory online spaces INTRODUCTION Polling in the United Kingdom in 2019 found that a quarter of the country’s population, to a certain degree, believes that the threat of climate change is exaggerated. [...] The total count of 839 instances of these three words highlights a concerning level of direct and explicit threats within the communications we analysed, emphasising the importance of this kind of 85.6% monitoring to identify and address potential violent intentions in online discussions. [...] This HOPE not hate | January 2024 | 13 From theory to action: Incitement to violence and hate in UK conspiracy theory online spaces behaviour is particularly noticeable in the case of immigrants and refugees, who are frequently labelled as “parasites” or “ISIS members.” An example of the dangers faced by asylum seekers and migrants is the violent riot outside the Suites Hotel in Kirkby.10 Such inc.
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