Britain calls for cooperation in Europe against the far right

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern about the growing threat posed by far-right groups in Britain and called on progressive political parties across Europe to work together to meet this common challenge. Britain was gripped by anti-immigrant protests earlier this month after a deadly stabbing attack at a children's dance class was followed by false claims, backed by far-right elements, that the attacker was a Muslim asylum seeker. Speaking on Wednesday during a visit to Germany, where the Alternative for Germany, an anti-immigration party, has been strengthened, Mr Starmer said populism would fade if conditions for people improved and promised that in Britain this would happen before end his first term. “We in Britain need to be alert to the challenge of the far right and populism and nationalism. There are several reasons for my concern, such as what is happening in Britain, or what is happening in other European countries, including France and Germany “, he told reporters. Mr Starmer's centre-left Labor Party won a landslide election victory in early July, contrasting with recent victories by the far right in Europe. But the anti-immigrant riots were the first major crisis for his government. His visit to Germany was …

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Britain calls for cooperation in Europe against the far right

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