An investigation conducted by Hope not Hate ahead of local elections revealed that multiple Reform UK candidates have posted hateful, extremist content online, including calls for extreme anti-Islam measures. The findings underscore failures in candidate vetting and highlight the continuing presence of far-right propaganda in political circles.

Hope Not Hate released a report titled 'Stoking the Flames: The Influence of Press and Government Rhetoric on far-right anti-migrant Engagement' which examines the role of media and government rhetoric in fueling far-right extremism. The report uses detailed data and examples to underscore how mainstream narratives can inadvertently empower authoritarian agendas, aligning with the organization’s long-standing anti-extremist mission.

Hope not Hate, the anti-extremist organization, announced a new campaign titled 'This is BIG' aimed at defending democracy and countering hate-based extremism. The campaign, despite criticisms in The Spectator for not addressing a broader range of issues, reinforces the group's commitment to opposing extremist and authoritarian ideologies.

On April 25, 2023, Hope Not Hate claimed that both Government rhetoric and sections of the media are contributing to an emboldened far-right movement in Britain, noting a 102% increase in anti-migrant activity in 2022. The organization warns that mainstream right-wing discourse is dangerously normalizing extremist views and underscores the need for robust anti-authoritarian action.