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Conspiracy theories, GB News and Britain's far right – with Dr. Matthew Sweet

Conspiracy theories, GB News and Britain's far right – with Dr. Matthew Sweet

Update: 2025-09-23
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In recent weeks we’ve seen right wing protestors and their figureheads take to the streets – often touting conspiracy theories with no basis in fact.  Increasingly these narratives are tipping into the mainstream, with GB News presenters key culprits in spreading this peculiar and damaging way of thinking. How did we get here? And is there any turning back? Writer and broadcaster Dr Matthew Sweet joins Alison Phillips to discuss.


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Written and presented by Alison Phillips. Produced by Liam Tait. Audio editor: Robin Leeburn. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.



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Conspiracy theories, GB News and Britain's far right – with Dr. Matthew Sweet

Conspiracy theories, GB News and Britain's far right – with Dr. Matthew Sweet

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