Norwegian Anders Breivik may have acted alone, but his trial for the murder of 77 people shone a spotlight on far right politics across Europe.

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Five held over internet 'racism'

Five suspected far-right extremists were arrested by counter-terror detectives today after race-hate material was posted online.

Hundreds of demonstrators will confront the English Defence League tomorrow as the far-right group holds its first ever European summit

Anti-fascists mobilise against English Defence League summit in Denmark

Hundreds of demonstrators will confront the English Defence League tomorrow as the far-right group holds its first ever European summit in a bid to set up a Continent-wide alliance of anti-Islamic organisations.

Members of the English Defence League (EDL) protest

Fears grow over new Euro fascist movement

Opponents warn of more violent attacks as far-right plans summit to discuss unity. Paul Cahalam and Kevin Rawlinson investigate

A member of the right-wing EDL (English Defence League) gestures during a rally in Luton

Far right unites in European initiative

If the English Defence League has its way, UK anti-Muslim protests could soon feature extremists from across the world

1,000 people expected in marches

More than 1,000 protesters are expected to take part in marches by two opposing campaign groups today.

EDL to spread its far-right creed to new target towns

The English Defence League will target at least two new areas this year as it attempts to broaden its reach. The far-right group has announced its first six planned demonstrations, with the first taking place tomorrow.

Tycoons back new far-right grouping

A property tycoon and a former investment fund manager have been named as the driving forces behind a plan to create a new force on the far-right of British politics.

Jeremy Clarkson row dogs strike talks

BBC presenter Jeremy Clarkson remained at the centre of a storm of protest tonight despite apologising for saying striking public sector workers "should be shot".

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon aka Tommy Robinson is arrested at an EDL counter-demonstration in London

English Defence League prepares to storm local elections

English Defence League to enter electoral politics after signing pact with British Freedom Party

Funds raised from the sale of poppies help the members of the armed forces with financial difficulties

English Defence League target Fifa over poppy ban

Fifa were targeted today by protesters angry that they have banned England from wearing embroidered poppies on their team shirts on Saturday.

EDL leader arrested for bail breach

The leader of the far-right English Defence League (EDL) has been arrested for breaching his bail.

60 arrested in EDL protest clashes

Sixty people were arrested after far-right demonstrators clashed with police at protests in the capital.

EDL to stage 'static' protest in Tower Hamlets

Far right activists will protest in the capital today after ignoring moves by police and the Home Secretary to stop them.

EDL planning 'static' London protest

The English Defence League is still planning to demonstrate in the capital this weekend despite the 30-day ban against marching.

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