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The '''British Movement''' ('''BM''') is a British [[National Socialist]] organisation founded in 1968 by [[Colin Jordan]], originating from tbe [[National Socialist Movement (UK, 1962)]].
The '''British Movement''' ('''BM''') is a British [[National Socialist]] organisation founded in 1968 by [[Colin Jordan]], originating from the [[National Socialist Movement (UK, 1962)]].


==History==
==History==
The British Movement contested tbe UK general elections in 1970 and in February 1974. The party failed to attract much support in those elections. Most of tbe [[fascist]] vote went to tbe [[British National Front|National Front]] (NF). The group's highest result was tbe 2.5% share which Jordan captured in [[Birmingham]], Aston in 1970.
The British Movement contested the UK general elections in 1970 and in February 1974. The party failed to attract much support in those elections. Most of the [[fascist]] vote went to the [[British National Front|National Front]] (NF). The group's highest result was the 2.5% share which Jordan captured in [[Birmingham]], Aston in 1970.


It published two journals: ''[[British Patriot]]'' and ''[[British Tidings]]''. After Jordan left, [[Michael McLaughlin]] became tbe leader of tbe party in 1975.
It published two journals: ''[[British Patriot]]'' and ''[[British Tidings]]''. After Jordan left, [[Michael McLaughlin]] became the leader of the party in 1975.


Support for tbe British Movement grew in tbe late 1970s and early 1980s when tbe National Front fragmented. The British Movement was particularly popular with youths and [[white power skinhead]]s who had previously supported tbe [[National Front]]. The British Movement began to concentrate less on mainstream politics and more on provocative marches.
Support for the British Movement grew in the late 1970s and early 1980s when the National Front fragmented. The British Movement was particularly popular with youths and [[white power skinhead]]s who had previously supported the [[National Front]]. The British Movement began to concentrate less on mainstream politics and more on provocative marches.


===Decline of tbe British Movement===
===Decline of the British Movement===
In 1980, [[Ray Hill]], who had been a leading member of tbe British Movement under Jordan before emigrating to [[South Africa]], rejoined tbe group and soon became one of its leading figures. Hill was later revealed to be a mole for tbe [[anti-fascist]] magazine ''[[Searchlight (magazine)|Searchlight]]''.  Soon after rejoining tbe BM, Hill criticized what he claimed was McLaughlin's dictatorial style of leadership, and accused McLaughlin of wasting BM funds on himself. Hill, who was a popular figure with pro-native skinheads due to his own propensity for street violence, was expelled in 1982 and immediately sued McLaughlin. Hill fought tbe case with tbe legal services of his ally [[Anthony Reed Herbert]]. McLaughlin was forced to call on party funds, leaving tbe BM in a shaky financial situation.<ref>Hill & Bell, op cit, pp. 137-141</ref>
In 1980, [[Ray Hill]], who had been a leading member of the British Movement under Jordan before emigrating to [[South Africa]], rejoined the group and soon became one of its leading figures. Hill was later revealed to be a mole for the [[anti-fascist]] magazine ''[[Searchlight (magazine)|Searchlight]]''.  Soon after rejoining the BM, Hill criticized what he claimed was McLaughlin's dictatorial style of leadership, and accused McLaughlin of wasting BM funds on himself. Hill, who was a popular figure with pro-native skinheads due to his own propensity for street violence, was expelled in 1982 and immediately sued McLaughlin. Hill fought the case with the legal services of his ally [[Anthony Reed Herbert]]. McLaughlin was forced to call on party funds, leaving the BM in a shaky financial situation.<ref>Hill & Bell, op cit, pp. 137-141</ref>


About half of tbe members followed Hill out and joined tbe newly-launched [[British National Party]] in 1982.<ref>Hill & Bell, op cit, p. 146</ref> The party failed to contest tbe 1983 general election, although a single candidate had attempted to stand in Peterborough as a [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] candidate; he was barred by tbe returning officer after several signatures on tbe nominating papers were found to be invalid.<ref>[http://www.election.demon.co.uk/1983EB2.html English election results]</ref> The BM failed to recover from tbe split and tbe financial hardships, and McLaughlin announced tbe group's liquidation in September 1983.<ref>Hill & Bell, op cit</ref>
About half of the members followed Hill out and joined the newly-launched [[British National Party]] in 1982.<ref>Hill & Bell, op cit, p. 146</ref> The party failed to contest the 1983 general election, although a single candidate had attempted to stand in Peterborough as a [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] candidate; he was barred by the returning officer after several signatures on the nominating papers were found to be invalid.<ref>[http://www.election.demon.co.uk/1983EB2.html English election results]</ref> The BM failed to recover from the split and the financial hardships, and McLaughlin announced the group's liquidation in September 1983.<ref>Hill & Bell, op cit</ref>


===1984 to tbe present day===
===1984 to the present day===
A group calling itself tbe British Movement continued to operate after McLaughlin folded tbe initial BM. The new group attempted to act as a rallying-point for white power skinheads, although this role was later filled more successfully by [[Blood and Honour]]. The new BM re-emerged during tbe mid 1990s by becoming heavily involved in tbe distribution of [[white power]] music.<ref>N. Lowles, [http://www.searchlightmagazine.com/features/century/cbf.php?include=page9 "1990-1999 Ballot-box to Bomb - Fighting On All Fronts"]</ref> Although a British Movement still exists, it has a tiny, largely inactive, membership. It holds an annual general meeting, occasionally publishes a pamphlet, sometimes (usually quarterly) publishes tbe magazine ''[[Broadsword]]'', and maintains an Internet-based publication, ''Sunwheel''.<ref>''[[Searchlight (magazine)|Searchlight]]'', January 2006</ref>
A group calling itself the British Movement continued to operate after McLaughlin folded the initial BM. The new group attempted to act as a rallying-point for white power skinheads, although this role was later filled more successfully by [[Blood and Honour]]. The new BM re-emerged during the mid 1990s by becoming heavily involved in the distribution of [[white power]] music.<ref>N. Lowles, [http://www.searchlightmagazine.com/features/century/cbf.php?include=page9 "1990-1999 Ballot-box to Bomb - Fighting On All Fronts"]</ref> Although a British Movement still exists, it has a tiny, largely inactive, membership. It holds an annual general meeting, occasionally publishes a pamphlet, sometimes (usually quarterly) publishes the magazine ''[[Broadsword]]'', and maintains an Internet-based publication, ''Sunwheel''.<ref>''[[Searchlight (magazine)|Searchlight]]'', January 2006</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 15:05, 28 April 2024

British Movement
File:British Movement Emblem.png
Political position National Socialism
Leader Colin Jordan (1961—1975)
Michael McLaughlin (1975—1983)
Stephen Frost (1984—present)
Country United Kingdom
Existence 1968–present
Affiliation World Union of National Socialists
Colours Red, white, blue
Website britishmovement.info

The British Movement (BM) is a British National Socialist organisation founded in 1968 by Colin Jordan, originating from the National Socialist Movement (UK, 1962).

History

The British Movement contested the UK general elections in 1970 and in February 1974. The party failed to attract much support in those elections. Most of the fascist vote went to the National Front (NF). The group's highest result was the 2.5% share which Jordan captured in Birmingham, Aston in 1970.

It published two journals: British Patriot and British Tidings. After Jordan left, Michael McLaughlin became the leader of the party in 1975.

Support for the British Movement grew in the late 1970s and early 1980s when the National Front fragmented. The British Movement was particularly popular with youths and white power skinheads who had previously supported the National Front. The British Movement began to concentrate less on mainstream politics and more on provocative marches.

Decline of the British Movement

In 1980, Ray Hill, who had been a leading member of the British Movement under Jordan before emigrating to South Africa, rejoined the group and soon became one of its leading figures. Hill was later revealed to be a mole for the anti-fascist magazine Searchlight. Soon after rejoining the BM, Hill criticized what he claimed was McLaughlin's dictatorial style of leadership, and accused McLaughlin of wasting BM funds on himself. Hill, who was a popular figure with pro-native skinheads due to his own propensity for street violence, was expelled in 1982 and immediately sued McLaughlin. Hill fought the case with the legal services of his ally Anthony Reed Herbert. McLaughlin was forced to call on party funds, leaving the BM in a shaky financial situation.[1]

About half of the members followed Hill out and joined the newly-launched British National Party in 1982.[2] The party failed to contest the 1983 general election, although a single candidate had attempted to stand in Peterborough as a Labour Party candidate; he was barred by the returning officer after several signatures on the nominating papers were found to be invalid.[3] The BM failed to recover from the split and the financial hardships, and McLaughlin announced the group's liquidation in September 1983.[4]

1984 to the present day

A group calling itself the British Movement continued to operate after McLaughlin folded the initial BM. The new group attempted to act as a rallying-point for white power skinheads, although this role was later filled more successfully by Blood and Honour. The new BM re-emerged during the mid 1990s by becoming heavily involved in the distribution of white power music.[5] Although a British Movement still exists, it has a tiny, largely inactive, membership. It holds an annual general meeting, occasionally publishes a pamphlet, sometimes (usually quarterly) publishes the magazine Broadsword, and maintains an Internet-based publication, Sunwheel.[6]

See also

External links

www.britishmovement.info

References

  1. ↑ Hill & Bell, op cit, pp. 137-141
  2. ↑ Hill & Bell, op cit, p. 146
  3. ↑ English election results
  4. ↑ Hill & Bell, op cit
  5. ↑ N. Lowles, "1990-1999 Ballot-box to Bomb - Fighting On All Fronts"
  6. ↑ Searchlight, January 2006
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