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Top dog-whistler: Tommy Robinson and Britain’s far right

15.05.2026
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Tommy Robinson is an influencer who has shaped views on Britain, particularly among his American supporters and funders. A rally this weekend will show how his worldview is reaching the mainstream. A merger in the oligopoly of liftmakers will reshape an industry known for its ups and downs. And remembering Raghu Rai, whose photographs captured the intensity of India’s people.


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Guests and host:

  • Georgia Banjo, Britain correspondent
  • Simon Wright, industry editor
  • Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
  • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
  • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

  • Tommy Robinson, Britain’s far right, America’s far right
  • Lifts, mergers, business
  • Raghui Rai, India, photojournalism

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