The British Blackshirts of Oswald Mosley — The British Union of Fascists (BUF)
November 29, 2025
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as posted by the channelThe British Union of Fascists (BUF) was a far-right political movement founded in 1932 by Sir Oswald Mosley, a former Labour and Conservative MP. Inspired by Benito Mussolini’s Fascist Party in Italy, Mosley sought to create a similar authoritarian system in Britain that rejected both communism and liberal democracy. The BUF promoted ultranationalism, anti-communism, and economic corporatism, advocating for a strong central government to manage industry and society. The movement initially attracted tens of thousands of members, including parts of the middle class and disillusioned veterans. The BUF organized large rallies, where members wore black uniforms, earning them the nickname “Blackshirts.” Mosley was a charismatic speaker, but his increasing adoption of antisemitic rhetoric, especially after 1934, alienated many supporters. Violence at BUF events—such as the infamous Battle of Cable Street in 1936, where fascists clashed with anti-fascist demonstrators—damaged its public image. The Public Order Act of 1936 then banned political uniforms and paramilitary-style activities, further weakening the movement. During World War II, the BUF was banned, and Mosley along with many of his followers were interned under Defence Regulation 18B. After the war, Mosley attempted to revive his ideas but never regained significant influence.
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– Fascism in Europe, 1919-1945 (Philip Morgan).
– Fascism without Borders. Transnational Connections and Cooperation between Movements and Regimes in Europe from 1918 to 1945 (Arnd Bauerkämper, Grzegorz Rossoliński-Liebe).
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British Union of Fascists March October 3rd 1937 | BFI National Archive
British Union of Fascists Parade London 1936
King George V Jubilee in Aylesford, London and Bromley (1935)
Oswald Mosley and The British Union of Fascists in London
Sir Oswald Mosley | Interview | Oswald Mosley | Thames Television | 1975
Sir Oswald Mosley from the British Union of Fascists on Shills and Agitators
Sir Oswald Mosley on Unemployment [1930]
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