We do not believe in electoral politics, however, whilst Arron Banks of Reform UK did not win, we are concerned that he did receive over 45,000 votes.

As the elite party system continues its accelerated slide to the right, both under Labour and with the rising threat of Reform, we will also see far-right groups and individuals emboldened to take action.

We can see in the US the violence inflicted upon vulnerable communities by a far right government. They Labour government is already continuing the campaign of immigration raids and deportations carried out by the Tories. Reform UK will only accelerate that violence. We have to prepare to defend asylum seekers, migrants and other vulnerable members of our community now.

This is a reminder that the electoral system will never set us free and only serves the interests of the state, big corporations and land owners.

We need to stop wasting our time on party politics and get organised in our communities and workplaces.

This can look like many things:

• Setting up support networks with your neighbours
• Creating communities of care
• Joining anti-fascist and anti-raids groups
• Practising community defense
• Growing self-sufficiency & reducing reliance on the state