UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surge over past 18 months, report says

The short version

• At least 28 anti-migrant vigilante organizations formed across the United Kingdom over the past 18 months.[The Guardian]
• Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called on law enforcement to curb the activities of these groups.[The Guardian]
• French authorities previously barred 10 members of the group Raise the Colours after attempts to stop Channel crossings.[The Guardian]
• A representative for the British Security Project denied accusations, stating the organization is not vigilante or anti-migrant.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• At least 28 anti-migrant vigilante groups have been established in the UK within the last 18 months.[The Guardian]
• Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called on police to curb the actions of anti-migrant vigilante groups.[The Guardian]
• France issued entry bans against 10 members of Raise the Colours following efforts to disrupt Channel migrant crossings.[The Guardian]
• A spokesperson for the British Security Project maintained the group is neither vigilante nor anti-migrant.[The Guardian]

Sources

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• Number of UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surges in last 18 monthsThe Guardian - World