British Teen Activist Faces Violence While Promoting Conservative Values

A 17-year-old British conservative activist, known online as Young Bob, has reported receiving death threats and experiencing violent confrontations while advocating for the message of Turning Point UK. The latest incident took place on November 20, 2023, at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he was invited by the university’s Conservative Society to discuss the promotion of socially conservative values in Britain.

Moffitt recounted the events to Fox News Digital, describing a mixed atmosphere where initial discussions were met with interest. “We were invited on to speak about socially conservative values. Within about an hour, people were taking pictures with us, some people were genuinely debating in good faith,” he said. However, the situation escalated after the hour of dialogue, as masked activists attempted to disrupt the event by stealing materials and protesting with a megaphone.

The tensions peaked when demonstrators began mocking the death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent figure in conservative youth politics. Kirk was tragically killed earlier this year while addressing a crowd at Utah Valley University. Moffitt described the protesters’ behavior as “a very demoralized way of essentially mocking the death of a great man,” emphasizing the ongoing struggle to promote Kirk’s vision in the UK.

Moffitt, who has been involved with Turning Point UK for two years, claimed that violence and intimidation have been consistent challenges for the chapter. He shared harrowing experiences of being targeted during their activism efforts. “Throughout the duration of reporting for TPUK and doing stands on abortion, transgenderism and migration, we’ve had bottles of urine chucked at us, glue chucked at us, cans of beans chucked in my face,” Moffitt stated. He also recounted a particularly frightening incident at Speaker’s Corner, a location in London known for open debate, where he faced a man armed with a knife who threatened his life.

Despite these violent encounters, Moffitt remains resolute in his efforts to expand the influence of Turning Point UK. “We saw that, really, we can start to import what the U.S. was very successful in terms of preaching and evangelizing young people into conservatism,” he said. He expressed hope for the future of the movement, stating that Kirk “would have loved to see the format that he made popular in the U.K.”

Moffitt emphasized the necessity of continuing the fight for conservatism across the West. “If I were ever able to have the opportunity to speak to Erika Kirk, I would firstly give huge admiration towards her husband on the formula and ideas that I drew great inspiration from,” he reflected, underscoring the importance of Kirk’s legacy in shaping the conservative dialogue in Britain.

As the youth conservative movement continues to face obstacles, Moffitt’s determination to advocate for traditional values highlights the complexities of political discourse within educational institutions and the broader society.