‘There’s a readiness to believe anti-Muslim conspiracies.’ Rakib Ehsan on far-right social media

Rioters in Southport have clashed with police after three young girls were fatally stabbed outside a Taylor Swift themed dance class on Monday.

The crowd was heard chanting ‘English til I die’ in the violence, which took place outside a mosque.

The police have confirmed a 17 year old was arrested over the attack, and he was born in Wales.

Why have things become this bad, and could the violence have been avoided if the police disclosed information more quickly? What role does social media have to play in fuelling disinformation? Has the attack been exploited by online conspiracy? The Spectator’s political correspondent James Heale discusses with Dr Rakib Ehsan, author and researcher.

[AcidRain]

Anyone remember in the 90's especially in London where muslims burned the union jack flags, stamping on bibles and swearing to take over the uk and turn it into a Muslim state? Did i dream that. Bare in mind i don't get rewarded for likes.

[rogerpickford]

Unfortunately sir you are wrong, i have also personally heard from muslim groups what they are going to do when they have taken over

[incurableromantic]

It's amazing how many of the "right wing conspiracies" turn out to be true isn't it?

[sonikgoat]

Yep, now is *definitely* the best time to look at how financial incentives in social media may be causing harm to the Muslim community. What else are we going to address in this country and culture? 🤨🤡

[peterpalmer]

Could it be that there's a tribalism among young Muslims that sees the indigenous population as the enemy?

[sausagesoda]

5 comments and 2 available to read says it all really.

[sausagesoda]

5 comments and 2 available to read says it all really.