UCU: Stopping the growth of the far right in HE

Motion

Motion text: Conference notes:
1. The far right is growing, boosted by Trump and Musk.
2. The electoral breakthrough of Nigel Farage’s far right Reform UK, which
claims 200,000 members, five MPs and 70+ councillors.
3. Reform UK and other far right groups aim to build support in universities.
4. Tommy Robinson’s efforts to build a fascist street movement in Britain.
Conference believes:
a. Reform UK is setting the agenda in British politics, pushing racist
scapegoating of refugees, migrants and Muslims, along with targeting trans
rights, women’s rights and the right to protest.
b. HEIs are an important battleground for the struggle to defeat racism and
fascism.
Conference resolves:
i. To continue to support future initiatives against the far right organised by
Stand Up To Racism, the TUC and others.
ii. To work with NUS and campus unions to produce dedicated anti-racist
materials, and organise speaking tours.
iii. To encourage branches to organise staff-student assemblies against racism
and fascism.