Britain's Secret Fascist Fight Club: The Rise of Active Club England

[Social Media]

 

A far-right extremist group, operating under the guise of a fitness club, has been secretly training for what they term a "race war." An undercover investigation by ITV News has exposed 'Active Club England' as an emerging white supremacist network, using fitness as a tool for recruitment and radicalization.

 

Following a well-documented blueprint from neo-Nazi groups in the US and Europe, the organization has rapidly expanded, especially in the wake of the 2024 summer riots. Capitalizing on the unrest, the group managed to grow its membership to over 100, with some branches, including one in Vauxhall, south London—mere steps from MI6 headquarters—holding regular training sessions.

 

One of its newest members is Jay Barlow, a 28-year-old convicted violent offender previously jailed for a knife attack in a supermarket. Barlow, who joined under the alias ‘Glenn,’ was recruited in December—mere weeks after being sentenced for separate offences. Despite being under probation and required to attend a 'thinking skills programme,' Barlow denied any affiliation when confronted by ITV News.

 

 

After six months of covert filming, ITV News uncovered that Active Club England has become one of Britain’s largest white supremacist groups, with at least eight branches nationwide. Secretly recorded meetings between October 2024 and February 2025 revealed a shift from racist "jokes" about Adolf Hitler to explicit discussions about weapons and the strategic pursuit of power.

 

The group has been making plans to rent a permanent indoor training space in London for "practicing knife defense without getting arrested."

 

Members have also discussed pooling resources to purchase ten acres of land for the group’s activities. While the group publicly insists on being "peaceful and legal," counterterrorism experts have expressed deep concerns. Neil Basu, former head of UK counterterrorism policing, warned, "These are people preparing to commit acts of violence."

 

Unlike traditional far-right organizations, Active Club England operates in a highly decentralized manner, designed to maintain secrecy and resilience. The group demands rigorous vetting before allowing new recruits to attend training. Only after proving their commitment are they granted access to a private group on the encrypted messaging app Telegram. ITV News’ undercover journalist was interrogated over the phone by the group’s national leader, ‘Lance,’ who questioned their religious beliefs, ethnic background, and views on the state of the country.

 

Security is paramount within the organization. Internal directives from October advised members to buy "a secondary phone" for communications, use Faraday pouches to block signals, and transition to the encrypted app 'Threema' to protect their anonymity. Even among members, trust is limited, with identities often concealed.

 

In November, a rented village hall in Buckinghamshire became the setting for one of Active Club England’s rituals. After a boxing session, members gathered for a group photo, with several instinctively raising their arms in a Nazi salute—referred to among them as a 'Roman salute.' Their leader, ‘Lance,’ quickly intervened, instructing, "No Romans, no Romans." This calculated approach is part of their broader strategy to maintain a sanitized public image while embracing extreme ideologies in private.

 

Observers have drawn comparisons between Active Club England and the radical Islamist group al-Muhajiroun, which managed to evade legal repercussions for years through careful adherence to the law. "If you are inciting racial hatred online and in a public place, with the intention of being abusive or insulting someone, you have committed a criminal offence," warned Neil Basu. "They know that, and they are being careful. They are clearly being coached in how to stay the right side of the law."

 

 

Based on a report by ITV News 2025-02-15

 

 

[milesinnz]

Just call themselves a religion and they will be safe from any government action....

[save the frogs]

so they read fascist books and then beat the crap out of each other?

 

 

 

[jeffandgop]

JD Vance is a member too

[Albaby]

 "They are clearly being coached in how to stay the right side of the law." So what's the problem?

[sungod]

Hopefully they wont go around blowing themselves up, killing innocent people at the same time.

[Ben Zioner]

I recommend early extermination. An association of brainless thugs is an unnecessary risk for society.

[Ben Zioner]

11 minutes ago, Albaby said:

 "They are clearly being coached in how to stay the right side of the law." So what's the problem?

That: "After six months of covert filming, ITV News uncovered that Active Club England has become one of Britain’s largest white supremacist groups, with at least eight branches nationwide. Secretly recorded meetings between October 2024 and February 2025 revealed a shift from racist "jokes" about Adolf Hitler to explicit discussions about weapons and the strategic pursuit of power."

[JAG]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Capitalizing on the unrest, the group managed to grow its membership to over 100, with some branches, including one in Vauxhall, south London—mere steps from MI6 headquarters—

Mind you there is also a JCR news agents and a Starbucks Coffee Shop in Vauxhall, also a few steps from MI6 headquarters.

 

These are the same few scum who bob to the surface in the Neo Nazi cesspool every time someone throws a rock into it.

[Woke to Sounds]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

[. . . ] instinctively raising their arms in a Nazi salute—referred to among them as a 'Roman salute.'

I seem to recall someone else doing that recently...

 

How about a cage match between these knuckle draggers and al-Muhajiroun?

[newbee2022]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

A far-right extremist group, operating under the guise of a fitness club, has been secretly training for what they term a "race war." An undercover investigation by ITV News has exposed 'Active Club England' as an emerging white supremacist network, using fitness as a tool for recruitment and radicalization.

 

Following a well-documented blueprint from neo-Nazi groups in the US and Europe, the organization has rapidly expanded, especially in the wake of the 2024 summer riots. Capitalizing on the unrest, the group managed to grow its membership to over 100, with some branches, including one in Vauxhall, south London—mere steps from MI6 headquarters—holding regular training sessions.

 

One of its newest members is Jay Barlow, a 28-year-old convicted violent offender previously jailed for a knife attack in a supermarket. Barlow, who joined under the alias ‘Glenn,’ was recruited in December—mere weeks after being sentenced for separate offences. Despite being under probation and required to attend a 'thinking skills programme,' Barlow denied any affiliation when confronted by ITV News.

 

 

After six months of covert filming, ITV News uncovered that Active Club England has become one of Britain’s largest white supremacist groups, with at least eight branches nationwide. Secretly recorded meetings between October 2024 and February 2025 revealed a shift from racist "jokes" about Adolf Hitler to explicit discussions about weapons and the strategic pursuit of power.

 

 

The group has been making plans to rent a permanent indoor training space in London for "practicing knife defense without getting arrested."

 

Members have also discussed pooling resources to purchase ten acres of land for the group’s activities. While the group publicly insists on being "peaceful and legal," counterterrorism experts have expressed deep concerns. Neil Basu, former head of UK counterterrorism policing, warned, "These are people preparing to commit acts of violence."

 

Unlike traditional far-right organizations, Active Club England operates in a highly decentralized manner, designed to maintain secrecy and resilience. The group demands rigorous vetting before allowing new recruits to attend training. Only after proving their commitment are they granted access to a private group on the encrypted messaging app Telegram. ITV News’ undercover journalist was interrogated over the phone by the group’s national leader, ‘Lance,’ who questioned their religious beliefs, ethnic background, and views on the state of the country.

 

Security is paramount within the organization. Internal directives from October advised members to buy "a secondary phone" for communications, use Faraday pouches to block signals, and transition to the encrypted app 'Threema' to protect their anonymity. Even among members, trust is limited, with identities often concealed.

 

In November, a rented village hall in Buckinghamshire became the setting for one of Active Club England’s rituals. After a boxing session, members gathered for a group photo, with several instinctively raising their arms in a Nazi salute—referred to among them as a 'Roman salute.' Their leader, ‘Lance,’ quickly intervened, instructing, "No Romans, no Romans." This calculated approach is part of their broader strategy to maintain a sanitized public image while embracing extreme ideologies in private.

 

Observers have drawn comparisons between Active Club England and the radical Islamist group al-Muhajiroun, which managed to evade legal repercussions for years through careful adherence to the law. "If you are inciting racial hatred online and in a public place, with the intention of being abusive or insulting someone, you have committed a criminal offence," warned Neil Basu. "They know that, and they are being careful. They are clearly being coached in how to stay the right side of the law."

 

 

Based on a report by ITV News 2025-02-15

 

Are the jails too full in UK? Or why there are still outside?

[Arun45]

Yes, jails are full . 
can’t send them to Australia any more either.

Desperately looking for new lands to colonize, 

[frank83628]

Of course they are, jeez, do any of you actually look further than thee clickbaot headlines..... childrens brains in pensioners bodies, get a grip

[still kicking]

19 hours ago, jeffandgop said:

JD Vance is a member too

And Musk

[soi3eddie]

17 hours ago, Ben Zioner said:

I recommend early extermination. An association of brainless thugs is an unnecessary risk for society.

 

How about doing that to those who drive cars into crowds? Or those who protest for the destruction of another state? Or those who form gangs to prey on, and harm children? Or rampage with knives intent on killing innocent people?  

[bendejo]

Them and the MAGA guys should have an international fascist olympics.  Of course all the European right-wing orgs will be for it.  All fights are to the death, otherwise the bout is a draw.  All participating countries will come of of it for the better -- a culling of idiots.

 

 

[quake]

The first rule of Fight Club,  is you don't talk about Fight Club.

 

[JemJem]

I think that in many parts of the globe, the coming years (sadly possibly many many years) will see the continuing of terror incidents and threats coming from Islamofascist groups/lone wolves, as well as the increasing terror incidents and threats coming from ethnofascist/nationalistfascist groups/lone wolves like the one described here.

 

I wish these two would fight it out heavily against each other, but, as we know, it sadly does not work that way.

[black tabby12345]

When the Extreme Left hijacks the society/systems, always its counterpart pops up at the other end.

 

And Vice-Versa.

 

[JonnyF]

2 tier justice systems and deeply authoritarian regimes are a breeding ground for these type of extremist groups.

 

Let's hope Britain can sort itself out quickly before this type of thing escalates. 

[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

2 tier justice systems and deeply authoritarian regimes are a breeding ground for these type of extremist groups.

 

Let's hope Britain can sort itself out quickly before this type of thing escalates. 

Hatred is what breeds these groups and a need thickos have to blame others for their own failings.

 

The OP provides a prefect example.

 

A bunch of life’s failures and misfits.

 

Every racist movement is full of them.