| Name | Vanguard Britannica |
|---|---|
| Tags | Nazi, Fascist and Ethnonationalist |
| Categories | Organisation |
| Related People/Groups | Active Club Network |
| Years Active | 2022 – Present |
| Active Areas | England |
Vanguard Britannica (VB) is a small fascist group that primarily engages in stickering, graffiti and physical training.
Emerging in August 2022, VB’s first activities took place in Leicestershire but has since established small branches across the country, including in the Midlands, the North and the South East.
During 2023, VB became better organised and more ambitious, undertaking multiple banner drops over motorways in England with antisemitic and anti-immigrant messaging. VB also adopted elements from the international Active Club Network, such as including physical exercise and martial arts training among its regular activities.
In April 2024, members also met with Ian Michael Elliot, a member of the American fascist group Patriot Front, in London.
In June 2024, VB’s public output abruptly ceased and its website went down, as the group was effectively incorporated into the Active Club Network. However, in January 2025 VB held a “training summit” and promised a “resurgence of our movement and the expansion of its activities” in the new year.
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