Around 40 people attended the gathering inside the venue, while a similar number of demonstrators from Stand Up to Racism assembled outside.
Wiltshire Police maintained a visible presence throughout the evening as people arrived and left. Officers monitored the situation, which remained largely calm.
Media were not permitted to attend the meeting inside, meaning the discussions and speeches delivered were not open to independent reporting.
A small number of those attending stepped outside during the evening to speak with protestors.
Restore Britain is a newly formed political movement positioning itself on the right of UK politics. Its messaging is understood to focus on national identity, immigration and institutional reform.
The group is associated with Carl Benjamin, a Swindon-based political commentator also known as Sargon of Akkad. He has previously stood for election and built a significant online following.
It is understood Benjamin is playing a leading role in the campaign. However, the organisation’s formal leadership structure has not been publicly confirmed.
The emergence of Restore Britain comes amid wider political realignment across the UK, with newer movements attempting to establish themselves alongside existing right-leaning parties.
Figures such as Rupert Lowe have gained prominence in right-wing political circles in recent months.
Although the evening passed without major incident, the dual turnout underlines the sensitivity surrounding such events.
With around 40 attendees, the launch was modest in size. However, its longer-term impact on Swindon’s political scene remains to be seen.
Well done for covering what could have been a controversial topic. Clear reporting without any bias
I am led to believe there were over a 100 attendee’s at the meeting, so is the word on the street
I don’t want to live in a town that elects a blatant racist to the council. If I weren’t disabled and housebound I’d be out there demonstrating against them.