Ukip's Proposed Logo Raises Concerns Over Nazi Ties, Electoral Commission Weighs In
UK Independence Party (Ukip) has resubmitted a proposed new logo that bears a striking resemblance to the black iron cross used by Nazi Germany during World War II. The logo features the party's name in bold letters alongside "The New Right," which some interpret as a nod to Christianity and nationalism. However, critics argue that it echoes the dark legacy of Nazism.
Experts point out that the symbol appears to be modeled after the iron cross used by Germany from 1871-1918, before being adopted by Hitler's regime in 1933-1945. Some see this as an attempt to promote a Christian nationalist agenda, which has been a growing focus for Ukip in recent years.
Ukip's leadership, led by Nick Tenconi, has been at the forefront of efforts to steer the party towards an explicitly Christian nationalist direction. Tenconi's rhetoric has been criticized for its anti-Islamic and anti-immigrant tone, with some worrying that this could be a harbinger of more extreme policies.
Concerns are growing over whether Ukip's new logo will be approved by electoral authorities. The Electoral Commission, which assesses party emblems, has received an application from Ukip and is now considering public comments on the matter. Critics warn that if the logo is allowed to appear on ballot papers, it could help normalize far-right ideologies.
This latest development in Ukip's history comes as the party's influence continues to wane. Once a significant force in UK politics, Ukip has seen its electoral representation dwindle in recent years. Its current presence is limited to a handful of local councillors and activists, who have attracted attention for their radical rhetoric.
As the Electoral Commission weighs in on Ukip's proposal, it remains to be seen whether the party will be allowed to continue down this path. One thing is certain: if approved, Ukip's new logo would serve as a worrying reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by far-right ideologies in modern Britain.
UK Independence Party (Ukip) has resubmitted a proposed new logo that bears a striking resemblance to the black iron cross used by Nazi Germany during World War II. The logo features the party's name in bold letters alongside "The New Right," which some interpret as a nod to Christianity and nationalism. However, critics argue that it echoes the dark legacy of Nazism.
Experts point out that the symbol appears to be modeled after the iron cross used by Germany from 1871-1918, before being adopted by Hitler's regime in 1933-1945. Some see this as an attempt to promote a Christian nationalist agenda, which has been a growing focus for Ukip in recent years.
Ukip's leadership, led by Nick Tenconi, has been at the forefront of efforts to steer the party towards an explicitly Christian nationalist direction. Tenconi's rhetoric has been criticized for its anti-Islamic and anti-immigrant tone, with some worrying that this could be a harbinger of more extreme policies.
Concerns are growing over whether Ukip's new logo will be approved by electoral authorities. The Electoral Commission, which assesses party emblems, has received an application from Ukip and is now considering public comments on the matter. Critics warn that if the logo is allowed to appear on ballot papers, it could help normalize far-right ideologies.
This latest development in Ukip's history comes as the party's influence continues to wane. Once a significant force in UK politics, Ukip has seen its electoral representation dwindle in recent years. Its current presence is limited to a handful of local councillors and activists, who have attracted attention for their radical rhetoric.
As the Electoral Commission weighs in on Ukip's proposal, it remains to be seen whether the party will be allowed to continue down this path. One thing is certain: if approved, Ukip's new logo would serve as a worrying reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by far-right ideologies in modern Britain.
they're trying to pass off this symbol as some kinda 'christian nationalist' thing, but honestly, it's just an attempt to legitimize their own extremist ideology 
. newsflash: nazis weren't exactly known for their love of christianity, and if ukip is trying to ride that coattails, they're doing a pretty bad job 
. and what's with the electoral commission even considering this? shouldn't they be prioritizing clarity over party politics over 'artistic expression' or whatever 
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This whole situation with Ukip's proposed logo is really disturbing. I mean, come on, who tries to pass off a symbol associated with Nazi Germany as some sort of Christian nationalist icon? It's like they're trying to rewrite history or something. And the fact that Nick Tenconi has been making these anti-Islamic and anti-immigrant comments just adds to the whole thing... 
. I mean, what's next? Are they gonna put the swastika on their campaign stickers? It's just not right, you know? I get that we need more people talking about Brexit and immigration, but come on, guys! Can't we find a way to do it without revisiting the dark past? The irony is lost on me - "The New Right" sounds like something out of a dystopian novel. This logo thingy has got to go 
. Not sure what's more concerning, though - that Ukip might actually get away with this or that someone's gonna try and spin it as some kind of clever comeback 
But seriously, isn't this just a big fuss over nothing? Like, people are worried about Nazi ties just because it looks kinda similar? My grandma always says that if someone's gonna be racist, they're probably gonna say stuff out loud and not hide it under a logo 
They're trying to pass off a Nazi symbol as some kinda nationalist flag? 
We can't let Ukip normalize hate speech and bigoted ideas. 
. Can't we do better than this in the UK? 
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. I mean, you can't just borrow from someone else's symbol and expect everyone to forget about it (or Germany's dark past). It's not like they're trying to be edgy or anything; nope, this is more like someone's trying to hide their true intentions 
. Mark my words, if this logo gets approved, it'll be a major PR disaster 
what's next, are they gonna bring back the brownshirts? 
ukip's been losing steam for years, but it looks like they're trying to cling to relevance by embracing the most divisive ideologies out there 
. If this logo gets approved, it'll be a huge red flag for the Electoral Commission and a clear indication that Ukip has no intention of changing their extremist views 
. I get that we should be able to disagree with politicians without resorting to hate speech, but this feels like a whole different level of problematic.
. I'm all for free speech, but this feels like a case where we need to draw the line 
. We can't just let them normalize far-right ideologies and expect everything to be okay 
. It's time to call out Ukip for what they are: a party that's trying to tap into some pretty dark stuff 
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As a parent, it just gives me the heebie-jeebies to think about kids being exposed to these kinds of symbols and ideologies... how can we even prepare them for this kind of stuff?! 
