Britain's Anti Terror Program Under Scrutiny as Extreme Rightwing Referrals Surge The latest figures from England and Wales' anti terror program, Prevent, paint a disturbing picture: referrals for extreme rightwing ideology have increased by 20% over the past year, contributing to a record breaking total of 10,293 people flagged for suspected extremist or violent tendencies.
This rise is particularly concerning given the programme's history and its impact on vulnerable individuals.
The surge in referrals has been driven in part by high profile attacks, including the Southport incident in July 2024.