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Political Extremism
British Union of Fascists
- Mosley formed the BUF following a visit to fascist Italy
- Mosley used his ability as an orator
- Gave hundreds of speeches around the country
- Published three books and wrote many articles
- Gave hundreds of speeches around the country
- Mosley used his ability as an orator
- Gained support from individuals such as Lord Rothermere
- By 1934, 50000 members
- Strongest support in London and in northern cities
- Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds
- Never became a mass movement
- 1935, members had declined to 5000
- No MPs or local councillors elected
- Violence in Olympia Hall in 1934
- Lost the support of Rothermere
- Battle of Cable Street, 1936
- Another example of violence
- Strongest support in London and in northern cities
- By 1934, 50000 members
- Typical members
- Young working-class men disillusioned with traditional political parties
- Tired of limited effort to tackle unemployment
- Some traditional Labour supporters
- Disillusioned with Labour in 1931
- Lost support due to ideals and racial policies of Nazi Germany
- Young working-class men disillusioned with traditional political parties
- Mosley formed the BUF following a visit to fascist Italy
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