London, United Kingdom – A ‘tyrannical’ new extremism definition unveiled by the UK government could be disastrous for pro-White organizing across the country. Penned in the wake of a global surge of anti-Israeli rhetoric since October 7th, the new law would seek to block certain political groups from funding on the basis of perceived “violence, hatred or intolerance.”

Ministers announced the new extremism definition on Thursday, which came into immediate effect. It now spells “extremism” as “the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance, that aims to:

1. Negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others; or
2. Undermine, overturn or replace the UK’s system of liberal parliamentary democracy and democratic rights; or
3. Intentionally create a permissive environment for others to achieve the results in (1) or (2).”

While it is unclear which groups would be specifically targeted for an extremism classification, the government promised a forthcoming list. During a parliamentary hearing, however, MP Michael Gove specifically named the pro-White civil rights organization Patriotic Alternative as an example of a group deemed worthy of government repression.

“I am sure we would agree that organizations such as the British National Socialist Movement, and Patriotic Alternative, who promote neo nazi ideology, argue for forced repatriation, a white ethnostate, and the targeting of minority groups for intimidation,” said Gove during the hearing. “…Are precisely the types of groups about which we should be concerned and whose activities we will assess against the new definition.”

“The activities of the extreme right-wing are a growing worry. The targeting of both Muslim and Jewish communities and individuals by these groups is a profound concern requiring concerted action,” he continued.

Under the previous definition, which was created in 2011, extremism was considered a “vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and belief.”

The new definition has since been described as more narrow and concise, allowing those in power to focus their efforts on specific groups more easily. Alarmingly, the new definition also sees the formation of a new governmental body, “the Counter-Extremism Centre of Excellence,” designed to “gather intelligence” and “identify” so-called extremist groups and individuals.

The UK Government asserts that groups subjected to the new extremism definition would not be criminalized in the way that terror-designated groups already are. Instead, officially classified extremist groups will be barred from government funding and meeting officials. Groups will be able to appeal the classification through a “potentially costly” judicial review.

The latest move by the UK government to undermine pro-White organizing and civil rights efforts has already been met with harsh rebuke. Mark Collett, head of Patriotic Alternative, called the new definition the actions of “petty tyrants” who are merely “losing their grip on power.”

“Patriotic Alternative are mentioned in Parliament in relation to the new ‘extremism’ laws,” said Collett on his official Telegram page. “The state is now moving to brand anyone who advocates for anything other than ‘liberal democracy’ as an ‘extremist’. These are actions of petty tyrants that are losing their grip on power.”

In an open letter to Gove, PA demanded to be removed from the extremism list, and refuted the claim that it was seeking to establish a so-called “white ethnostate.” Additionally, they accused Gove of using his parliamentary privilege to echo misleading claims about PA, calling the move “communism by the back door,” and highlighted Gove’s ardent support for the state of Israel, a double standard considering its own extreme views on race and nationality.

Deputy chief of Patriotic Alternative, Laura Towler, pointed out the sheer hypocrisy behind the new definition, which would see her and other PA activists unfairly targeted by the state.

“The state is now moving to brand anyone who advocates for anything other than ‘liberal democracy’ as an ‘extremist.’ These are actions of petty tyrants that are losing their grip on power.”

Mark Collett, Patriotic Alternative

“If (Michael Gove’s) new measures are implemented, it would see the named groups (including PA) barred from engaging with ministers and government officials and individuals who are part of the groups will be banned from receiving honours or public appointments,” said Towler on Telegram. “Now do you people believe us when we say we’re unfairly targeted by the government and Electoral Commission?”

“To them, we’re extremists. To us and many other Britons, they’re extremists by their own definition as they refuse to allow groups to take part in the democratic process and send people to prison for criticising the government’s actions and results,” she said in another.

The UK Government’s latest act of neoliberal repression against pro-White nationalists comes amid several high-profile arrests targeting organizers with heavy-handed “extremism-related” crimes. Just this month, Patriotic Alternative’s Sam Melia—husband of Laura Towler—was sentenced to two years in prison, effective immediately, for stickers containing messages critical of mass immigration into the British homeland.

Despite his stickers being classified as truthful and legal by a Leeds court, he was ultimately convicted over the state’s perceived belief that he intended to “stir up racial hatred” with his political views.

Patriotic Alternative, as an organization, had also come under attack by some of the UK’s top diversity czars, over a Christmas toy drive for White children. Citing Britain’s Equality Act of 2010, the government claimed that PA’s charitable efforts were “discriminatory,” and threatened legal action if they continued to help White families. The move seemingly ignored dozens of charities in the UK that exclusively benefit Black, Asian, Minority, and Ethnic (BAME) individuals at the expense of White ones.

"British people exist as a distinct group of people. We are the English, the Scottish, the Welsh, etc. We should be the overwhelming majority of the population of our homeland: Great Britain," said Laura Towler on Telegram.

"I will never apologise for wanting that, and Patriotic Alternative will never compromise on this stance. It’s something that the majority of British people want. If this is now “extremism”, then I am a proud “extremist”. The Government labeling this as extremism only shows how weak and fragile they are," she continued.

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