Nick Lowles
Founder and long-time director of the anti-fascist organisation Hope Not Hate, with decades of experience investigating and disrupting far‑right groups and campaigns.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 38min
How to defeat Britain’s far right
Nick Lowles, founder of the anti-fascist organization Hope Not Hate, has dedicated decades to fighting far-right extremism. He shares his journey from encountering the National Front in his youth to infiltrating groups like Combat 18 to gather vital intelligence. Lowles discusses crucial successes, including preventing violence in Oldham and the role his organization played in convicting Tommy Robinson. He stresses the importance of community resilience and offers strategic advice for countering far-right narratives while highlighting the changing tactics of online radicalization.
Oct 23, 2024 • 57min
George Osborne on covering the budget, Real Housewives' Andy Cohen, media strategies of the far right
George Osborne, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, discusses the impact of media on his first Labour budget coverage. Nick Lowles, CEO of Hope Not Hate, dives into the challenges of reporting on far-right activism in the UK, highlighting the struggle against censorship in documentary filmmaking. The conversation also touches on Andy Cohen’s insights into the Real Housewives franchise, exploring the dynamics of reality TV, authenticity, and the role of editing techniques. Together, they illuminate the fascinating intersection of politics, media, and popular culture.
