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Why far-right protesters target lifeboat volunteers
Original: Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers
Far-right protesters in the UK have been targeting non-political groups including RNLI lifeboat volunteers, going beyond briefly disrupting their services. Commentators note that the harassment of humanitarian and rescue workers reflects a broader strategy of intimidation against institutions seen as connected to migration, even when those groups are strictly non-political.
Why now: Ongoing far-right protests and harassment of rescue services have sparked debate about why apolitical organisations are being targeted
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Evidence
- Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers · The Conversation
It goes further than just briefly disrupting services.
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