The recent attempts by British far-right thugs and conservative elements to attack a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex County, UK, indicate that the monstrous phenomenon of ultra-nationalism is not likely to abate anytime soon. The protesters, influenced by far-right and conservative ideologies, intruded into the hotel and also beat up an asylum seeker, in addition to brazenly challenging police authority and, in some cases, attacking police vehicles. At least eight police officers sustained injuries while trying to control the protesters.

The incident has sent a shiver down the spines of many immigrants, especially asylum seekers, who have fled their countries in search of protection in the UK. This is not the first time the Far Right has unleashed a reign of terror, stoking fear among communities. Just a few weeks ago, members of ultranationalist groups and reactionary elements demonstrated their street power in Ireland by protesting against asylum seekers.

This incident was sparked by social media posts claiming that an asylum seeker had sexually assaulted some local British girls. The accused, reportedly from Ethiopia, denied the charges when he appeared in a local court. Police conducted raids and arrested those involved in attacking law enforcement and vandalising police vehicles.

Far-Right activists were not only active in the local county but also seized the opportunity to spread their ideology of hate on social media, which has been significantly influencing not only young people but older Britons as well. A number of older individuals were also present at the protest outside the hotel, venting their anger against immigration.

The rise of the Far Right does not seem to be abating after last year’s attack in the Southport area of the country, where a 17-year-old British citizen of African origin attacked a music school, killing three young girls – Bebe King, six;........

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