How Pauline Hanson courts UK’s far-right – and builds a global brand – with ‘pseudo events’ and publicity stunts
Australian politician Pauline Hanson is conducting a UK tour characterized by meetings with controversial far-right figures. Experts suggest these events are calculated publicity stunts designed to build her global brand and generate media scandal.
Pauline Hanson meet-and-greets in the UK have so far included pop star turned radical-right royalty, Holly Valance, Reform UK officials and far-right activist and convicted criminal, Tommy Robinson./Getty Images Pauline Hanson meet-and-greets in the UK have so far included pop star turned radical-right royalty, Holly Valance, Reform UK officials and far-right activist and convicted criminal, Tommy Robinson./Getty Images One Nation How Pauline Hanson courts UK’s far-right – and builds a global brand – with ‘pseudo events’ and publicity stunts The One Nation leader is set to be interviewed by Tommy Robinson as part of a media strategy that seems designed to seek scandal – and reach millions
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