FROM VICTIMHOOD TO XENOPHOBIA: THE EVOLUTION OF FAR-RIGHT THEMES IN TOMMY ROBINSON'S PUBLIC STATEMENTS

This study examines the evolution of Tommy Robinson's public rhetoric within the far-right movement in the United Kingdom, with a particular focus on the transition from victimhood narratives to overt xenophobia and ethnonationalism. Utilizing a comprehensive discourse analysis of Robinson’s speeches, social media posts, and interviews, this research identifies key themes such as victimhood, xenophobia, and ethnonationalism, and tracks their prevalence over time. The findings reveal a concerning shift towards increasingly extreme rhetoric, drawing parallels to historical examples of far-right propaganda, including Nazi Germany and the Ku Klux Klan in the United States. The study underscores the potential dangers of such rhetoric in contemporary society, particularly in the context of social cohesion and public safety. The research highlights the importance of monitoring and countering far-right discourse to prevent the normalization of extremist views.