In recent years, young people have become increasingly vocal about what they perceive to be profound injustices in society. Many of us are familiar with scenes of blue-haired trans activists, Black Lives Matter campaigners, pro-Palestinian demonstrators and climate activists – whether at universities or on social media – demanding to be heard at the top of their voices.
Yesterday in Manchester, @YoungBobRB was set upon by some mob of "foreigners."
Violent cowards meet a man who is only interested in having a conversation. pic.twitter.com/QrDAFEj5va
— David Atherton (@daveatherton) June 16, 2026
