The authors

ROBERT FORD

Robert Ford is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. He is the co-author of Revolt on the Right, a widely acclaimed study on UKIP and co-editor of Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box, a collection of essays on key findings in political science research. He has written numerous academic studies on topics including immigration, national identity, the radical right in politics, racial prejudice and public views of the welfare state. He writes widely on public opinion, politics and society for a wide range of outlets, including reports for the Migrants Rights Network, the Fabian Society, the George Marshall Foundation and the Home Office Migration Advisory Committee.

NICK LOWLES

Nick Lowles is Chief Executive of HOPE not hate and was co-author of the 2011 Fear and HOPE report. For many years he was an investigative journalist, working on TV programmes such as The Cook Report, World in Action, Panorama and MacIntyre Undercover. He has also written numerous newspaper and magazine articles. He has written seven books, including White Riot: the Violent Story of Combat 18, HOPE: the story of the HOPE not hate campaign, and Mr Evil: the Secret Life of Racist Bomber David Copeland. He has lectured on far right politics, nationalism and community campaigns across Britain, Europe and North America.