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How Islamists Influence & Infiltrate The British Government. Disturbing New Investigative Report
Dec 8, 2024
Connor Tomlinson, co-host of #NCFDeprogrammed and investigative report author, dives deep into the alarming influence of Islamist groups on the British government. He examines the Raiku unit’s psychological operations post-terrorist attacks and scrutinizes the media's role in shaping public perception. Tomlinson discusses growing public skepticism towards government narratives after COVID-19 and critiques the Prevent strategy for its bias against Islamic extremism. He also highlights the challenges of multiculturalism and the need for accountability in national identity.
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- The RICU plays a critical role in shaping public narratives around terrorism in the UK, often managing perceptions to divert criticism from government policies.
- Concerns regarding the Prevent strategy highlight a need for balanced scrutiny of extremism, urging reallocation of resources towards addressing Islamic radicalization over far-right threats.
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Understanding RICU's Role
RICU, or the Research Information and Communications Unit, functions as the psychological operations branch within the UK's Home Office. Initially established in 2007, it emerged prominently in 2011 under the Conservative government, leveraging public narratives, especially post-terror events. This unit runs orchestrated campaigns aimed at shaping societal perceptions, often deploying prefabricated media materials designed to create a false sense of spontaneous community response after incidents of terrorism. By managing the narratives surrounding terrorist attacks, RICU attempts to mitigate public scrutiny towards governmental immigration policies related to communities predisposed to extremism.
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