“Far-right extremists across Europe are successfully integrating themselves into the political mainstream by shunning street violence and adopting the same recruitment techniques used by jihadis, according to a new report. The research, carried out by the Counter Extremism Project, was revealed exclusively to The Independent ahead of a major march in London organised by Ukip and English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson. David Ibsen, executive director of the Counter Extremism Project, said: 'Portraying themselves in this way is definitely a tactic to increase the reach of their message and, as such, increase the potential of radicalisation.' He said anti-Islam figures and white nationalists were using online channels to “build communities” around specific issues, in a way that has previously been seen with jihadis who capitalise on topics like the Iraq War and airstrikes. 'The real worrying issue is that, with the power of social media, these claims create an ecosystem where people looking for legitimate mainstream movements access extremist culture,' Mr Ibsen added. 'What we cannot ignore is how these groups will affect pluralism, peace and tolerance.'"