Across Europe, the mainstream right is being eclipsed by more extreme rivals. The same fate could await the Tories, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Simon van Teutem
‘Geert Wilders has manipulated issues around immigration to his advantage against the VVD’s Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius.’ Wilders and Yeşilgöz-Zegerius attend a debate in Eindhoven, November 2023.‘Geert Wilders has manipulated issues around immigration to his advantage against the VVD’s Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius.’ Wilders and Yeşilgöz-Zegerius attend a debate in Eindhoven, November 2023.marked a pivotal moment in British politics.
and the opening chapter. The manifesto included a large number of proposals specifically targeting asylum seekers, ranging from invasive phone checks to a move towards providing even more austere accommodation. By taking this action, the VVD was As Reform gains ground, Sunak and his Conservative party seem to find it increasingly tempting to double down on “tough” immigration policies in a bid to woo back voters. This would be a grave mistake, however, because the Dutch example is not a one-off.that when mainstream parties shift to the right on immigration, it does nothing to reduce support for the far right. If anything, the far right is the winner because its position and rhetoric becomes normalised.
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