Episode 83 with Matthew Collins from Hope Not Hate

In Episode 83 Derek was joined by Matt Collins. Matthew activist and author born in London in 1972 and currently a researcher for Hope Not Hate - the UK's leading anti fascism & anti racism campaign group. In the mid-late 1980's Matthew was heavily involved and active within Britain's Far Right - he was the South London organiser for the National Front, a volunteer for the British National Party’s head office and a member of Combat 18. Matthew details his often violent involvement within these groups before switching allegiances and becoming a mole for the anti-fascist magazine Searchlight which exposed those with Nazi connections. Derek and Matthew talk about the rise of the far right politics in Britain; how the BNP went from street gangs to having elected representatives in the European Parliament, how the language we hear from the current government that is dominated by race became mainstream and more. Matthew talks about the current situation in Britain, the importance of music and culture, his current work with Hope Not Hate and much more. Please like and subscribe to this podcast if you have enjoyed it!