Breaking News - Attack On UK Politican, MP Murdered.

[mongers]

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Well if I've learnt one thing from Languish, its that. And from you! 

[Jacob]

It seems the facts indicate that the assassin is a neo-Nazi: https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2016/06/16/alleged-killer-british-mp-was-longtime-supporter-neo-nazi-national-alliance

[mongers]

It seems the facts indicate that the assassin is a neo-Nazi: https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2016/06/16/alleged-killer-british-mp-was-longtime-supporter-neo-nazi-national-alliance

Interesting link, Jacob.

That improvised gun looks exactly like the one described by one of the witnesses, we even sketched for the news reporters what it looked like. He described it as looking ancient or home-made.

[Razgovory]

It seems the facts indicate that the assassin is a neo-Nazi: https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2016/06/16/alleged-killer-british-mp-was-longtime-supporter-neo-nazi-national-alliance

Wow, the SPL is good.

[Neil]

The last MP murder not committed by an Irishman was Perceval in 1812.

[Josquius]

In addition to the horror of the attack, it would be sad if this became a deciding factor in a very close EU referendum campaign?

it very well might.
Reminds me of the Pim Fortuyn murder right before the Dutch elections a decade or so ago.

Wonder why he would do it though. Logical that this would hurt his cause there

[Richard Hakluyt]

Very interesting link.

Not sure the British media have spotted this yet.

[Sheilbh]

In addition to the horror of the attack, it would be sad if this became a deciding factor in a very close EU referendum campaign?

it very well might.
Reminds me of the Pim Fortuyn murder right before the Dutch elections a decade or so ago.

Wonder why he would do it though. Logical that this would hurt his cause there

In fairness Nazis aren't known for their famous grasp of logic.

[Sheilbh]

Very interesting link.

Not sure the British media have spotted this yet.

Yeah. I'd seen some stuff about his links to the Springbok club but that's about it.

[Richard Hakluyt]

Like Orlando it appears to be a case of nutter with a cause.

A downside of the internet perhaps. Mentally ill people can find places on it where they can get support and self-radicalise.

[Sheilbh]

Yeah. What a waste

Although I have loved watching Britain First's Facebook page go into lengthy post on why you shouldn't judge their entire movement by the actions of one lunatic 

Edit: Though having said that I did think Dennis McShane's comparison with Linda was interesting and his comment plebiscite = hate.

[Richard Hakluyt]

I'm sure that Britain First's other four supporters are quite rational 

Or, serious point, I don't think there is much of this stuff going on in the UK, the attack was sui generis.

I couldn't help but laugh when I saw a pic of Farage at the flotilla yesterday. He was wearing a double-breasted blazer-type jacket with brass buttons..........of course he was 
That is Britain's "far right", or 99% of it, we are fortunate.

[Maladict]

Apparently she'd been getting threats in the mail and police were going to step up security. Not soon enough, though 

[jimmy olsen]

So sad, she seems like she was a wonderful person from everything I've read.

[Sheilbh]

Really striking and awful the number of journalists and politicians from all sides who are clearly struggling not to cry when they talk about her.

It makes you think how awful it must be in that small community

Edit: Also lots of MPs saying on Twitter that their surgeries will be going ahead as normal today. Which is admirable and, I think, the right response.

And it's not confirmed but it looks like the Tories won't contest the by election.