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Rupert Lowe Launches Great Yarmouth First, Pledges Mass Deportations

5/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rupert Lowe unveiled the Great Yarmouth First party on Britannia Pier, pledging mass deportations.
The party will be on the May 7, 2026 Great Yarmouth local election ballot.
It is linked to the Restore Britain movement, which HOPE not Hate says contains long-time extremist figures.
Local voters such as Steve and Charlie Bircham say they are weighing support despite far-right concerns.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 the British National Party won two seats in the European Parliament – Nick Griffin and Andrew Brons – marking the first modern British far-right breakthrough after years of local council wins. That surge, driven by Griffin’s “modernisation” of immigration rhetoric, set a precedent for later attempts by new local groups to normalise extremist platforms in municipal elections.

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Story summary

Rupert Lowe unveiled the Great Yarmouth First party on Britannia Pier, pledging mass deportations.
The party will be on the May 7, 2026 Great Yarmouth local election ballot.
It is linked to the Restore Britain movement, which HOPE not Hate says contains long-time extremist figures.
Local voters such as Steve and Charlie Bircham say they are weighing support despite far-right concerns.

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