Paul Golding
Paul Golding
Semantic Summary
Leader of Britain First, the far-right political party known for anti-Islam street patrols, "Christian patrol" stunts, and mosque invasions. Served time for religiously aggravated harassment. Organises national marches. Declining influence but still active in the far-right demo circuit. T2/T3/T5 — mobiliser operating at the intersection of street movements, fringe party politics, and social media content. Connected to the broader anti-immigration protest network and overlaps with the auditor scene.
Overview
- Role: Leader of Britain First
- Nationality: British
- Known For: Britain First leadership; anti-Islam demonstrations; mosque invasions; national marches
Background
Paul Golding is the longtime leader of Britain First, a fringe far-right political party formed in 2011 by former BNP members. The group gained notoriety for "Christian patrols" through Muslim-majority areas and mosque invasions livestreamed on social media. Golding has multiple criminal convictions including for religiously aggravated harassment. At its peak, Britain First had a significant Facebook presence before being banned from the platform. The group's influence has declined since the mid-2010s but Golding continues to organise national marches and maintains a presence in the far-right protest ecosystem.
Tier Classification
- Tier 2 — Mobiliser: organises street-level movements, capitalising on social crises
- Tier 3 — Fringe political party leader seeking electoral viability
- Tier 5 — Content creator pipeline: events translate into viral digital content
Affiliations
- Britain First (leader)
- Connected to broader anti-Islam protest network
- Overlaps with auditor/Youtube far-right scene at demonstrations
- Historical BNP links
Tags
- activist
- anti-immigration
- anti-islam
- bnp
- britain-first
- far-right
- nationalist
- paul-golding
- person
- politician
Sources
- Session history: prior Hermes research on UK far-right ecosystem
- Britain First coverage in Searchlight / HOPE not Hate