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White nationalist called critics "cowards" for not fighting for their beliefs. So they beat him up.
By Daniel Villarreal at LGBTQ Nation
· June 17, 2026
· 4 min read
Anti-LGBTQ+, anti-immigrant, white nationalist influencer Gregory Moffitt (also known on social media as "Young Bob") was beaten up while holding a public debate in Manchester, England, last weekend. Video shows Moffitt debating a dark-skinned man with gray dreadlocks while seated at a table in a pu
Key takeaway The table had a sign that said: "Reform UK must be more radical.
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Category: rights ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Anti-LGBTQ+, anti-immigrant, white nationalist influencer Gregory Moffitt (also known on social media as "Young Bob") was beaten up while holding a public debate in Manchester, England, last weekend. Video shows Moffitt debating a dark-skinned man with gray dreadlocks while seated at a table in a pu
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