Thousands marched on central London for the ‘unite the kingdom rally’, 13 September 2025 The National
It seems that some American conservative Christian organizations, such as Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), are beginning to have an influence on British politics. People like Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage aren’t just talking about faith for themselves, they’re using it to win support. Basically, they’re pushing the idea that being British is tied to Christianity, which can make other groups feel like outsiders, the non-Christians, secular voters, or minorities.
The UK has mostly been pretty secular when it comes to politics, but now some politicians are borrowing the US “culture war” playbook, using religion to influence public opinion and even lawmaking. ADF-linked campaigns have already tried to sway debates on abortion, trans rights, and protest laws.
Tommy Robinson has actually been using evangelical language since leaving prison, and Farage keeps bringing up Judeo-Christian values to appeal to voters. As political expert Dr. Jane Collins says, “Using religion as a political tool changes the nature of debate, often prioritising cultural identity over evidence-based policy.”
For anyone who likes the UK staying fairly secular, this is worrying. Mixing religion with politics can divide communities and push biased agendas. Best bet? Pay attention, question the religious framing, and focus on policies that actually make sense.
Check out this news:
The Guardian. (2025, November 25). Is British politics immune to US-style rightwing Christianity? We're about to find out. https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2025/nov/25/british-politics-us-rightwing-christianity-nigel-farage-tommy-robinson-adf