How to Defeat the Far Right, Nick Lowles
How to Defeat the Far Right, Nick Lowles
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How to Defeat the Far Right

Author: Nick Lowles

Narrator: Finlay Robertson

Unabridged: 11 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperNorth

Published: 09/25/2025


Synopsis

‘A brilliant and challenging book’ GORDON BROWN From the founder of Britain’s leading antifascist organisation, HOPE not hate, this is an urgent call to resist the forces of extremism on the march in Western societies – and how to go about it. If you’re shocked and disconcerted by the rise of intolerance and hate, you’re not alone. Drawing from 35 years of campaigning and journalism, Nick Lowles shows how anti-immigration, antisemitic and Islamophobic attacks have proliferated in the modern world, and how Britain – with the likes of Tommy Robinson and the growth of Reform UK – has been far from immune from far-right politics. From HOPE not hate’s pioneering campaigns against the BNP in east London to the impact of the ‘manosphere’ and the issues in Netflix's ; from explorations of the pernicious influence of ‘race science’ and conspiracy theory to the interplay of deprivation and intolerance in Britain’s deindustrialised towns, Lowles entwines his inspirational story with hard-won lessons from decades of activism. His conclusions – which do not shy away from awkward truths for campaigners – suggest practical ways for the far right to be defeated. And he shares powerful examples – from a participant-led youth club in Hull to Syrian refugees connecting with local people over falafel in Bradford – of finding the joy in showing that, hard as it can seem, HOPE can triumph over hate.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gemma on October 01, 2025

Very thought provoking. It’s making me consider what more I can do at community level to help build resilience to the far right. A reminder of the need for optimism in the anti fascist movement and celebrating the wins.......more


Quotes

‘A brilliant and challenging book with very insightful analysis that not only gets to the heart of what’s led to the rise of the far right, but is original in its plan for how to combat this new extremism.’ 'Lowles’s memoir-cum-manual … is a troubling read.' 'Lowles has example after example of real-world campaigns, thorny challenges and hard-won insights into what works and what doesn’t. An absolute must-read.' 'At turns inspiring, hopeful, and alarming.' 'Lowles’ prescription … is surely correct.' ‘Nick Lowles delivers a powerful and timely warning: when economic hope disappears, intolerance takes its place. But he also reminds us that when we come together across our differences we can win real, positive change.’ , General Secretary TUC ‘There are few people who understand better than Nick what is going on within the well-organised groups that seek to undermine our social fabric. And crucially he discusses what must be done about it.’ , former editor ‘The work of HOPE not hate is so vital. The lessons about what works in fighting hate are so well set out by Nick Lowles in this brilliant book. His findings are rightly challenging, but they must not be ignored.’ , CEO Refugee Council ‘Nick Lowles has been at the coalface of fighting hate in all its forms for decades. No one else has more knowledge or expertise in how to defeat hatred. An essential read.’ , CEO of British Muslim Network ‘Offers a very, very detailed account of how Nick has fought campaign after campaign in different areas.’ ‘There is no one in Britain today who better understands the threat of the Far Right, the rise of Reform UK, and how to bring our communities and country back together.’ ‘A source of hope and inspiration.’ ‘Hnh's work is indispensable.’ 'Brilliant.'