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Undercover Exposé: Far-Right Violence and Elite Funding Uncovered

5/30/2025

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In "Year of the Rat," Harry Shukman delves into the alarming surge of far-right violence in England, particularly during the August 2024 riots. His undercover investigation uncovers chilling ties between extremist groups and mainstream ideologies, exposing elite funding sources. Shukman powerfully illustrates the deep-rooted psychological motivations driving these movements, revealing their unsettlingly local and organic origins.

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In "Year of the Rat," Harry Shukman delves into the alarming surge of far-right violence in England, particularly during the August 2024 riots. His undercover investigation uncovers chilling ties between extremist groups and mainstream ideologies, exposing elite funding sources. Shukman powerfully illustrates the deep-rooted psychological motivations driving these movements, revealing their unsettlingly local and organic origins.