How to Defeat the Far Right

‘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.’ Gordon Brown

‘Nick Lowles has been at the coal face of fighting hate in all its forms for decades. He is a linchpin in the fight against fascism. No one else has more knowledge or expertise in how to defeat hatred. An essential read.’ Akeela Ahmed, CEO of British Muslim Network

‘If you’re worried about the rise of racism and extremism in Britain then read this book. 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.’ Paul Nowak, General Secretary TUC

‘Nick Lowles has led the fight in the UK against the far right for more than three decades. There are few people who understand what is going on within the well organised groups that seek to undermine our social fabric. But Nick also understands the reason why this is happening. And why the far right is once again gaining ground. And crucially he discusses what must be done about it.’ Alison Phillips, former Daily Mirror editor

‘As populism rises and the far right ramps up its activity, the work of HOPE not hate is so vital. But just as important is learning the lessons about what works in fighting hate – and they are so well set out by Nick Lowles in this brilliant book. His findings are rightly challenging for all those concerned about far-right politics but they must not be ignored.’ Enver Solomon, CEO Refugee Council

‘A source of hope and inspiration.’ Paul Mason, author of How to Stop Fascism

‘HOPE not hate’ s work is indispensable.’ Angela Saini, author of Superior

Nick Lowles MBE is the founder and Chief Executive of HOPE Not Hate, an advocacy group based in the United Kingdom which campaigns against racism and fascism and emerged from the anti-fascist magazine Searchlight. Nick’s mum arrived from Mauritius in 1961 and he grew up in Hounslow before the family moved to Shrewsbury at the age of 10. Having experienced street racism as a child, Lowles got involved with the anti-fascist movement as a student volunteer at Sheffield University. He was previously a freelance investigative journalist, working in television, including on BBC Panorama, World in Action, Channel Four Dispatches and MacIntyre Undercover. Between 1999 and 2011 Lowles was co-editor, and then editor, of Searchlight magazine. He was awarded an MBE in 2016 for his services in tackling extremism. He can be found on X as @lowles_nick