Patriotic Alternative ‘trying to inflame local tensions’ in Britain to spread far-right stance

Experts say small far-right group capitalising on local opposition to refugees and trying to co-opt anti-migrant campaigns

Far-right activists, emboldened by riots outside a hotel near Liverpool accommodating refugees, have been targeting community and other campaign groups to try to exploit local tensions in Britain.

The most active group is Patriotic Alternative, which grew out of splits in the BNP and other groups, led by a digital savvy younger generation seeking to present themselves as a “white pride” organisation concerned with the environment and heritage.