Veterans Against Terrorism

The Veterans Against Terrorism (VAT) is a group of British military veterans. The movement in the United Kingdom opposes "Islamist extremists".[1] The group is led by ex-soldier Richard Inman[2] and reportedly has 8,500 members.[3]

Veterans Against Terrorism
Logo for Veterans Against Terrorism.
TypeCampaign group
Members
8,500
Leader
Dickie Inman
Key people
Phil Campion (Official Spokesman)
Websiteveteransagainstterrorism.blog

Background

The group was formed in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing, which claimed the lives of four from North East England.[4] It said, "We are... vexed by the polarization of our great country by elements of the extreme right and the extreme left who are seeking to divide us further, we do not identify with any of these groups or any political party",[1] however they did march with the Football Lads Alliance[4] which has faced accusations of being a far-right movement,[5][2] and in January 2018, it pledged their support to the UK Independence Party (UKIP) if Gerard Batten replaced Henry Bolton as leader.[6]

References
  1. Churchill (25 July 2017). "Letter to the Prime Minister". veteransagainstterrorism.blog. Veterans Against Terrorism. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  2. Stewart, Stephen (24 November 2017). "'Entire Muslim religion is antichrist': Veterans' group leader accused of 'disturbing' comment ahead of Edinburgh march". Daily Record. Scotland. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  3. Giannangeli, Marco (2 July 2017). "Thousands of veterans march against extremism and offer to form unarmed 'Home Guard'". Daily Express. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  4. Hill, Laura (16 February 2018). "Veterans Against Terrorism march in Newcastle: Charities distance themselves as organiser speaks". Evening Chronicle. Newcastle: Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  5. Poulter, James; Childs, Simon (23 March 2018). "Are the Football Lads Alliance another far-right street movement?". Vice. Retrieved 27 May 2018. VAT pictured at a Football Lads Alliance march
  6. Churchill (28 January 2018). "Veterans full statement relating to support for Gerard Batten and UKIP". veteransagainstterrorism.blog. Veterans Against Terrorism. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
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