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Jack Buckby
Born (1993-02-10) 10 February 1993 (age 31)
Lancashire, England
Occupation(s)Research Associate, Author
Years active2012–present
Websitejackbuckby.co.uk

Jack Buckby (born 10 February 1993)[1] is a British researcher and author.[2][3] He is currently a Research Associate at Canadian public policy think tank The Frontier Centre for Public Policy (FCPP).[4][non-primary source needed] He was previously a newscaster for Poland Daily, an English-speaking news channel on the Telewizja Republika television network.[5]

Buckby frequently publishes content that is critical of Islam, left-wing activism, multiculturalism, and the European Union.[1] He is a vocal critic of neo-fascism and far right violence, citing his experiences in the BNP as a teenager.[6][non-primary source needed][7][non-primary source needed] His third book, "Monster of Their Own Making: How the Far Left, the Media, and Politicians are Creating Far-Right Extremists.", was announced by Post Hill Press imprint Bombardier Books. [8]

During his time in the BNP, Buckby was widely viewed as a potential successor to BNP leader Nick Griffin, and has been described in media as a "rising star" of the right[9][10][11] and the "boy wonder of the British far-right".[12] Buckby left the BNP in 2013, claiming the party was racist.[13] He joined far-right Liberty GB as a press officer, where he stood for election in the 2014 European elections and as a parliamentary candidate in 2016 Batley and Spen by-election[14]. Buckby has since left political life.

Career

Buckby claims he was expelled from the University of Liverpool after protesting a lecturer who attempted to justify the murder of Lee Rigby.[15][1] A spokesman for the University of Liverpool said, “We do not, tolerate the publication of any material that is offensive, intimidating, threatening, indecent or illegal and appropriate disciplinary action is taken against any individuals found responsible for such behaviour."[16] During his time at university, Buckby is reported to have shared a poster produced by a white nationalist group that linked AIDs with having "sex with blacks."[17] Whilst a student he also gave a presentation at a conference organised by fascist political party, the BNP,[18] and; he also asserted that the murder of Lee Rigby is 'perfect' evidence of what "Islam is all about."[19]

Buckby was formerly a researcher, columnist and contributor for far right publication The Rebel Media.[20] He has previously been published in The Spectator.[21]

From July 2017, his collaboration with far-right politician Anne Marie Waters on her leadership election bid with political party UKIP, began to be covered nationally by media.[22][23][24] The Guardian pointed out that Buckby, a former British National Party member,[25] is barred from ever joining UKIP, and speculated whether this could effect the legitimacy of the campaign.[26]

On 10 September 2017, he attended a Gays Against Sharia march from Temple Meads railway station in Bristol, alongside Paul Weston, Anne Marie Waters and other activists.[27][28] Vice published images of Buckby at the demonstration, referring to him as the "boy wonder of the British far-right" for a second time.[29][12]

On 12 November 2017, Buckby was involved in Poland's annual Independence Day celebration, which saw 60,000 people marching in a procession through the streets of Warsaw.[30]

Personal life

Buckby is married to American performance artist Martina Markota, known by the stage name Lady Alchemy.[31][32][33]

Controversies

Buckby has been at the centre of several national media controversies.

Jo Cox contested seat

In June 2016, Buckby received attention from national newspapers,[34] and wide-ranging criticism for standing in the 2016 Batley and Spen by-election after the murder of MP Jo Cox, claiming the Labour party had "blood on its hands".[35] He drew criticism from Labour MP Jack Dromey, who described the move as "obscene, outrageous and contemptible".[36][37] BBC News noted his intention to stand, despite the commitments from all parliamentary parties to leave the seat uncontested.[38]

Rape comments on Channel 4

In February 2017, appearing on a Channel 4 live debate,[39] Buckby caused widespread condemnation after he told National Union of Students campaigner, Barbara Ntumy, that "I hope you don't get raped" after challenging Ntumy to "take in" a Syrian refugee.[40][41]

Elections contested

UK Parliament elections

Date Constituency Party Votes %
2016 Batley and Spen by-election Liberty GB 220 1.1

European Parliament elections

Date Constituency Party Votes % Note
2014 South East England Liberty GB 2,494 0.1 Multi-member constituency.
Other candidates: Paul Weston, Enza Ferreri

Bibliography

Year Book Publisher
2017 A Paradoxical Alliance: An Anglo-American Analysis of the Left's Love Affair With Islam[42][failed verification] Independently Published
2019 Architects of Betrayal: How Parliament Tried to Thwart Brexit, from Chequers to the Meaningful Vote Independently Published[citation needed]
2020 Monster of Their Own Making: How the Far Left, the Media, and Politicians are Creating Far-Right Extremists [43] Bombardier Books (Post Hill Press)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jack Buckby: The fresh young face of Britain's right". Cafébabel. 3 February 2014.
  2. ^ Monster of Their Own Making. 28 April 2020. ISBN 9781642934243.
  3. ^ "Chris Salcedo Show - Jack Buckby". News Talk WBAP-AM. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  4. ^ Buckby, Jack (10 October 2019). "Opinion | Clean, timely Brexit would be good for Britain and Canada". The Hamilton Spectator. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Jack Buckby on Poland Daily – the Vistula Spit Canal, EU and Russia". POLANDDAILY.COM. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  6. ^ www.americanthinker.com https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/05/the_recipe_for_farright_terror.html. Retrieved 12 November 2019. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ "How to Defeat the Far Right". Jack Buckby. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Monster of Their Own Making: How the Far Left, the Media, and Politicians are Creating Far-Right Extremists". posthillpress.com. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  9. ^ "Who is Jack Buckby, the fascist dropout that contested Jo Cox's seat?". The Tab. 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ "Former BNP member to contest Jo Cox's seat in by-election". The Times. 19 June 2016.
  11. ^ "Jo Cox report urges UK to help world's troubled regions". The Week. 26 January 2017.
  12. ^ a b "Meet the Boy Wonder of the British Far-Right". Vice. 20 February 2013.
  13. ^ "Jo Cox: Former BNP politician Jack Buckby to contest by-election for murdered MP's Batley and Spen seat". The Independent. 19 June 2016.
  14. ^ "A former BNP member is going to stand for Jo Cox's seat in a by-election". The Independent. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  15. ^ "Jack Buckby: 5 Fast Facts You Need To Know". Heavy.com. 21 June 2016.
  16. ^ "Bitter Buckby lashes out at Liverpool Uni in Youtube rant". The Tab. 5 March 2014.
  17. ^ "Who is Jack Buckby, the fascist dropout that contested Jo Cox's seat?". UK. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  18. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HWOEvuyMoX0
  19. ^ "Buckby Lashes Out Over Woolwich". The Tab. 20 May 2013.
  20. ^ "'For Britain', against Islam". Hope not Hate.
  21. ^ "Terrorism diary". The Spectator Australia. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  22. ^ "Failed Ukip leadership candidate Anne Marie Waters proclaims 'Jihad 1, Truth 0' after shock defeat". The Independent. 30 September 2017.
  23. ^ "Meet Anne Marie Waters – the Ukip politician too extreme for Nigel Farage". New Statesman. 18 August 2017.
  24. ^ "Ukip MEP Jonathan Arnott signals he could quit party if Anne Marie Waters becomes leader". Evening Chronicle. 8 July 2017.
  25. ^ "Ukip loser Anne Marie Waters will start far-right party". The Times. 12 October 2017.
  26. ^ "Ukip leadership hopeful gets help with campaign from ex-BNP member". The Guardian. 27 July 2017.
  27. ^ "Anti-Sharia and counter anti-racism demos planned". Bristol24-7. 8 September 2017.
  28. ^ "Counter demo planned to oppose far-right 'Gays Against Sharia' rally in Bristol". Bristol Post. 31 August 2017.
  29. ^ "How UKIP Is Being Hijacked By Far-Right Islamophobes". 14 September 2017.
  30. ^ "White nationalist and anti-Muslim sentiment prevail at Poland's Independence Day march". Southern Poverty Law Center. 15 November 2017.
  31. ^ Markota, Martina (5 July 2019). "Same. I'm having a laugh with my British husband RN omg". @MartinaMarkota. Retrieved 5 July 2019.[non-primary source needed]
  32. ^ Jack Buckby (10 March 2017). "How Antifa Falsely Accused Me of Terror to the FBI to Destroy My Life – @JackBuckby". Liberty GB. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  33. ^ "Who Is Martina Markota? Her Husband, Age, Nationality, Parents". MARRIEDDIVORCE. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  34. ^ "Jo Cox memorial service remembers '21st-century good samaritan'". The Guardian. 19 June 2016.
  35. ^ "Jack Dromey MP blasts decision to contest murdered Jo Cox's seat as 'obscene'". Birmingham Mail. 20 June 2016.
  36. ^ "Anti-Islam Politician Rejects Other Parties' Gesture of Respect, Vies for Slain MP's Seat". Haaretz. 20 June 2016.
  37. ^ "Jo Cox's grieving colleagues forced to contest by-election against far-Right party in 'obscene' move". The Mirror. 19 June 2016.
  38. ^ "MP slams 'horrendous' Jo Cox leaflets from 'BNP'". BBC News. 29 June 2016.
  39. ^ "Jack Buckby Is No Harry Potter. He May Look Like Him But His Views Are Sickening". HuffPost. 16 February 2017.
  40. ^ "'I hope you don't get reaped': Far-right mouthpiece shocks woman in TV refugee debate". RT. 9 February 2017.
  41. ^ ""Vile" far-right activist in shocking rant on C4 News". Digital Spy. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  42. ^ "A Paradoxical Alliance: An Anglo-American Analysis of the Left's Love Affair With Islam". Barnes & Noble. 15 May 2017.
  43. ^ Monster of Their Own Making. 28 April 2020. ISBN 978-1-64293-424-3.
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