Tommy Robinson’s Conference Brings Far-Right Preachers Together for ‘Make Great Britain Christian Again’ Event

Reverend Brett Murphy, a prominent organizer of the “Make Great Britain Christian Again” conference, has drawn criticism for his association with far-right figures and rhetoric. The event, scheduled for August, will feature speakers linked to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, and other individuals known for their nationalist and anti-Islam positions. These preachers have increasingly appeared at far-right rallies, where they have used religious language to bolster their political messages.

At recent rallies, including one in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak, several fringe Christian figures have spoken, with the Lord’s Prayer becoming a recurring element. These gatherings have been described as attempts to align far-right politics with Christian identity, a trend that has raised concerns among progressive Christian organizations. The conference is seen as part of a broader movement promoting what some call “Christian Nationalism,” which seeks to intertwine religious faith with nationalist ideology.

Murphy, who runs the X page “Make Britain Christian Again,” has been a regular attendee at Robinson’s rallies. His rhetoric has been characterized as Islamophobic, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-migrant. He has referred to Pride Month as “an abomination” and the gay pride flag as the “sodomite flag.” Murphy has also spoken about “demographic replacement” and made controversial remarks about political figures, including a video falsely accusing the Gorton and Denton by-election of being influenced by “vote rigging” by “family voting.”

In a recent post on X, Murphy described an “all out war” against “our Christian cultural heritage,” claiming that the Left and Islam seek to replace “any mention of Jesus from children in schools” with “diverse teachings on pagan false religions, particularly Islam.” When contacted by Byline Times, Murphy responded to their questions on Facebook, asserting that he “hates all false religions not just Islam” and that he “simply disagrees strongly with Islamic theology and ideology.”

The conference has sparked warnings that faith is being used to provide moral cover for nationalist politics. Progressive Christian groups have expressed concern over the event, viewing it as an attempt to co-opt religious identity for political agendas. The gathering highlights ongoing tensions within Christian communities over the role of religion in public life and the potential for faith to be weaponized in political discourse.

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