Women’s Safety Initiative harnesses myth of evil migrant man in narrative that bolsters far right
Run it up a flagpole and see if it really is patriotic
As flags spring up across the city, some speak of national pride. Others cry racism. Birmingham council just wants to tear them down…
How Epping lit the fuse on migrant hotels crisis
Nationwide protests fizzle out after few answer the call in the wake of legal ruling
The new faces of protest
Misan Harriman’s street portraits debunk the idea that today’s youth are less politically active than previous generations
Modern racism has become loud and proud
The response to a photo of a class in London shows how ethnic notions of national identity have seeped into mainstream conservatism
Receive the best of our journalism direct to your inbox daily or weekly
Social links
The Observer:
The Observer Magazine:
The Observer New Review:
The Observer Food Monthly:
Policies
Copyright © 2025 Tortoise Media
All Rights Reserved
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.