An undercover investigation reveals that a convicted paramilitary hitman maintains ties with the British activist group Turning Point UK.
A new investigation reveals ties between a violent paramilitary member and a British student group. Allan Nesbitt belongs to the Ulster Volunteer Force. This group is a banned terrorist organization. Nesbitt maintains close links with Turning Point UK.
Next, an undercover reporter joined Turning Point UK in 2021. The group has connections to senior Conservative Party members. Its CEO, Jack Ross, once ran for a political office. Ross introduced the reporter to Nesbitt.
Also, Ross and Nesbitt a long history. Ross agreed to pay Nesbitt to stage a fake political rally. He later suggested that Nesbitt could arrange physical attacks. Ross claimed Nesbitt could stab or even kill people for money.
Then, the reporter tested these claims with a fake business dispute. Nesbitt offered to kill a fictional rival for a price. He boasted about his past acts of violence. He even showed the reporter weapons on a video call.
Meanwhile, Nesbitt claimed he smuggles weapons into Northern Ireland. He said he has done this for many years. He uses money from his crimes to arm the Ulster Volunteer Force. This group was active during the conflict known as The Troubles.
Furthermore, experts confirm the violent history of the Ulster Volunteer Force. The group killed hundreds of people between 1966 and 1999. It later shifted into a criminal gang involved in drug trafficking. Today, these groups still possess dangerous weapons.
As a result, experts worry about these new connections. Far-right groups in the UK now have access to trained killers. This link could make these groups much more dangerous. They may use these tools to attack their political opponents.
Finally, the investigation uncovered ties to other far-right agitators. These groups often protest against migrants and LGBTQ+ rights. Journalists notified the police about Nesbitt and his weapons. Jack Ross denies these findings and claims he was not serious.
