As the United Kingdom is shaken by violence sparked by the tragic murder of three girls, French MP Raphaël Arnault traveled to London to support anti-fascist protesters. This young elected official from La France Insoumise (LFI), co-founder of the “Jeune Garde antifasciste” movement, is registered as S in France, which means that he is considered a potentially dangerous person by the security services.
The UK is currently experiencing a series of protests after false reports emerged about the suspect in a Southport stabbing attack. These events provoked rallies in several cities, notably in London. Raphaël Arnault, deputy for Vaucluse, wanted to show his support for “local comrades in the face of riots and targeted racist attacks”.
On the social network X, Arnault published a photo of himself wearing a khaki jacket, accompanied by the message: “Young Guard mode activated. Nazis off our streets.” He underlined the importance of this mobilization by declaring: “The resistance is on the march”. He welcomed the success of the demonstration in which he participated, stressing that the attacks planned by small fascist groups did not take place thanks to the massive mobilization of youth.
Raphaël Arnault, although newly elected, is already arousing mixed reactions within the French political class, in particular because of his status as a registered S. His election against an outgoing member of the National Rally provoked lively discussions within the National Assembly, where some are worried about sitting alongside a person under surveillance for his links with the ultra-left.
Despite these controversies, Arnault continues to assert his anti-fascist commitment beyond French borders, advocating unity and mobilization in the face of what he considers to be racist and extremist threats.
