Facebook has been forced to remove dozens of far right disinformation pages in recent weeks, after research by Avaaz showed the scale of the issue poisoning discussion on the platform.
The “milkshaking” of Nigel Farage on Monday was the latest in a series of milk-based protests against far right political figures in the UK, with “lactose the intolerant” the latest evolution of a long-standing British slapstick tradition of throwing eggs and custard pies at politicians.
Turnout on May 23 could prove revealing when it comes to public opinion about Brexit.
The future of UKIP is in question after a number leading party figures resigned over the actions of embattled leader Henry Bolton.
UKIP leader Henry Bolton has left his girlfriend after her racist comments about Meghan Markle were leaked to the press.