[63375] Nationalist protests in the UK and New Zealand stir a storm on social networks

Social tension and clashes surrounding nationalist marches in the UK and New Zealand

On May 17, 2026, a series of nationalist protests were reported in the UK and New Zealand, sparking deep divisions on social networks. In the UK, the channel MAGAVoice, identified with right-wing nationalist positions, circulated footage from the "Unite The Kingdom" march and claimed it was "proof that British patriots want their country back."

Conversely, users identified with critical views toward these movements, including WelshMalaysian, attacked the protesters and labeled them "fake patriots" driven by "hatred for Muslims and Islam." In a post published at [msg_link: https://x.com/WelshMalaysian/status/2055802789247209521], it was claimed that the protesters mock Muslim women wearing niqabs. At the same time, the user nejafeja claimed that supporters of nationalism habitually harass Christian and Jewish preachers, and criticized their attitude toward women's rights.

Simultaneously, reports from New Zealand described a protest by nationalist activists outside the office of a member of parliament in Christchurch. According to the user GordonToms80887, the protesters demonstrated against "mass immigration and demographic replacement of white New Zealanders."

The online debate has turned into an ideological battleground, with users from both sides of the divide hurling accusations at each other. While supporters of nationalism view these marches as a legitimate expression of patriotism, critics highlight the danger of incitement against religious and social minorities in the public sphere.