Full Breakdown
Restore Britain Activists Linked to Neo-Nazi Summit Ahead of Makerfield By-Election
6/14/2026, 8:25:18 PM
Core Event: Attendance at a White-Supremacy Summit
Activists from the hard-right Restore Britain party were documented at a secretive summit in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, that promoted a “white-only Europe” and the doctrine of “total remigration.” The gathering, organised by Austrian activist Martin Sellner—who previously placed swastika stickers on a synagogue—featured neo-Nazi figures including Belgian extremist Dries Van Langenhove and American white supremacist Jared Taylor. Restore supporters Callum Barker, Steve Laws and Lucy White were photographed alongside Sellner and other attendees, and posted images referencing white-nationalist symbols such as “1488” and “Heil Hitler.”
Background: Formation and Far-Right Positioning of Restore Britain
Restore Britain was founded by former Reform MP Rupert Lowe in 2025 as a pressure group and formally registered as a political party earlier this year. The party positions itself to the right of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, demanding net-negative immigration, mass deportations of legal foreign nationals deemed “failed to integrate,” and the reinstatement of the death penalty. Its rhetoric frequently invokes ethno-nationalist themes, while the recent activist links suggest a crossover into explicit white-supremacist activity.
Key Figures
- Rupert Lowe – Founder and leader of Restore Britain, former Reform MP.
- Steve Laws – Restore activist described as a neo-fascist; posted extremist statements at the summit.
- Callum Barker (also known as “Angloid”) – Self-identified neo-Nazi who attended the summit and posted a video accusing Reform UK of being “gone woke.”
- Lucy White – Restore activist who interviewed Jared Taylor and called him “a true pioneer, a true legend.”
- Martin Sellner – Organizer of the Portuguese summit, former neo-Nazi.
- James Munro – Restore member reinstated after earlier expulsion over a neo-fascist flag photograph.
- Dries Van Langenhove – Belgian extremist sentenced in 2024 for operating neo-Nazi chatrooms and Holocaust denial.
- Nigel Farage – Reform UK leader urging right-wing unity ahead of the vote.
Electoral Data: Polls and Potential Spoiler Effect
The Makerfield by-election, scheduled for 18 June, is a tight three-way contest. Polls show Labour’s Andy Burnham at 45 % versus Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon at 40 %, with Restore Britain attracting roughly 8 % of the vote (Streamlinefeed). Earlier reporting placed Labour five points ahead of Reform UK, with Restore also at eight per cent (Daily Mail). Analysts warn that Restore’s presence could split the hard-right vote, potentially handing the seat to Labour; conversely, a shift of Restore supporters to Reform could enable a Reform victory.
Official Statements & Responses
- A Restore Britain spokesperson dismissed the summit revelations as “totally irrelevant” and a “hit piece.”
- Party spokesman Charlie Downes faces inquiries from the Electoral Commission and civil-rights organisations regarding activist vetting.
- Pollster Luke Tryl (More In Common) said, “Andy Burnham is on track for Makerfield win – thanks to Restore Britain.”
- Nigel Farage urged right-wing voters to “come together” to stop Labour.
- Rupert Lowe stated he “doesn’t think it makes any difference whether Andy Burnham wins,” adding that the current government is “completely incompetent.”
Criticism & Opposition
Steve Laws publicly declared, “We all know Jews should be deported. I don’t care where they go. But they can’t stay here.” Civil-rights groups have condemned the party’s failure to screen activists, while Dries Van Langenhove’s 2024 conviction underscores the extremist background of some summit participants.
On-the-Ground Reports
Restore volunteers were observed canvassing in Makerfield, distributing literature and posting videos that referenced the summit. Callum Barker’s video accused Reform UK of “going woke,” and James Munro’s reinstatement followed the discovery of a decade-old photograph showing him holding a neo-fascist flag and performing a Nazi salute.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources agree on the activist-summit link but provide no detailed account of Restore Britain’s internal vetting procedures or an official denial of extremist affiliations, leaving a gap in accountability.
Verbatim Quotes
- “' But asked whether he would mind costing Farage the seat, Mr Lowe said: 'I don't think it makes any difference whether Andy Burnham wins.” — Rupert Lowe, Restore leader
- “'Now is the time to come together and stop Andy Burnham and Labour, this is our only opportunity.” — Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader
What’s Next
The Makerfield by-election on 18 June will test whether the scandal alters voter behaviour. The Electoral Commission has indicated it may examine Restore Britain’s candidate vetting, while political analysts anticipate that any shift in the hard-right vote could reshape the constituency’s outcome and influence broader national dynamics.
