Pod Save the UK Anger, Rage and Love - Trump’s visit to the UK and Tommy Robinson’s far right rally
Sep 18, 2025
Josie Naughton, CEO of the humanitarian charity Choose Love, discusses the vital importance of empathy in addressing the global displacement crisis. She reflects on the challenges refugees face and shares inspiring stories of community action and support. Josie also emphasizes the need for accountability and compassion in a world often marred by division and misunderstanding. In the midst of the political turmoil surrounding Trump’s visit and far-right rallies, she offers a beacon of hope through grassroots activism and the power of love.
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Misdirected Anger Fuels Xenophobia
- The far-right rally reflected a mix of incoherent grievances funnelled into xenophobic narratives.
- Nish Kumar connects this to deregulated capital and misdirected anger away from elites like Elon Musk.
A Vacuum Of Story Lets The Right Fill It
- Many attendees on the far-right march feel unheard and seek pride and community.
- Coco Khan argues the left lacks a compelling, hopeful story to draw those people away from populist narratives.
Appeasing Populists Backfires
- Political leadership that flinches from bold solutions hands space to populists like Nigel Farage.
- Nish warns that adopting Farage's rhetoric will not neutralise him and instead harms credibility.