A 17-year-old British conservative activist, who goes by ‘Young Bob’ online, spoke out about receiving death threats and facing violence while promoting Turning Point UK’s message.
This incident occurred on November 20 at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he was invited by the university’s Conservative Association to talk about the importance of socially conservative values in the UK.
“We were there to speak on socially conservative values. Not long after we started, people were taking photos with us and engaging in meaningful discussions,” Moffitt shared with FOX News Digital.
“However, outside of scheduled discussions, masked activists attempted to take our materials and protested with megaphones.”
He noted that protesters also mocked the death of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent figure in conservative youth politics, aiming to drive the group away from campus.
“To them, it probably seemed like they were putting on some kind of humiliating display,” Moffitt remarked. “We’re carrying on Charlie’s fight here in the UK.”
He condemned the protesters’ chants as “a deeply demoralizing way to mock the death of a significant individual.”
Kirk founded TPUSA in 2012 to unite young conservatives and was tragically killed earlier this year while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
His legacy has led to the establishment of international chapters like Turning Point UK and Turning Point Australia.
Moffitt, who has been with Turning Point UK for two years, described the branch’s experience as riddled with violence and intimidation from the outset.
“Since TPUK’s inception, we’ve faced numerous assaults: bottles of urine thrown at us, glue splashed on us, and cans of beans hurled at our faces,” he recounted.
“There have even been times at Speaker’s Corner—a hotspot for open debate—where I’ve been threatened with a knife… I’ve been physically assaulted, kicked, and received death threats online.”
Despite the aggressive opposition, Moffitt remains committed to growing Kirk’s movement.
“We can actually start bringing in the successful strategies from the U.S. to engage and inspire young people in conservatism,” he explained.
“I believe we should capitalize on this momentum to expand TPUK,” he added, noting that Kirk “would have loved to see the format he popularized take root in the UK.”
“We need a strong conservative presence in the West, so wherever we are, the fight must continue,” he concluded.
“If I ever get the chance to speak with Erica…” Moffitt began, giving credit to Kirk’s influence, saying he drew great inspiration from it.
