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THE riotous events of the last few weeks in parts of Britain are a potent reminder of two important facts.
First, fascism is rarely dormant if there are supporters in the press, the hard right of the Tory Party, and Reform UK who see an advantage in encouraging this poisonous creed.
Second, when faced down by the mass action of the people, fascists reveal their essential cowardice.
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