A British neo-Nazi fanatic who led a Hitler-worshipping cult and penned his own ‘White Man’s Bible’ calling for race war is about to be sprung early under a government scheme to ease jail overcrowding.
Hitler Devotee Behind Bars for Inciting Racial Hatred
James Costello was locked up for five years in 2023 after being convicted of stirring up racial hatred as head of the far-right Creativity Movement. Despite styling himself as a ‘priest,’ he has no church connections. Instead, he authored a toxic holy book demanding conflict between races.
Now, just halfway through his sentence, Costello is reportedly due for early release, thanks to a government scheme aimed at shrinking the bursting prison population.
Nazi Stickers Spark Arrest in Merseyside
- Costello was nabbed in 2021 after Nazi-themed stickers promoting his extremist movement appeared across Merseyside.
- The stickers featured racist imagery, spreading the cult’s hateful message in public spaces.
- Police traced the linked website directly to him, leading to his arrest and conviction.
Links to Terrorist Child Sex Offender
Investigations uncovered letters between Costello and Jack Renshaw, a convicted child sex offender and terrorist linked to the banned neo-Nazi group National Action. Renshaw got life for plotting to murder former Labour MP Rosie Cooper.
This correspondence exposed Costello’s ties to Britain’s most dangerous far-right radicals, underscoring his deep commitment to violent extremism.
Far-Right Cheers Early Release
Costello’s early freedom has been hailed by Laura Towler, deputy leader of the far-right Patriotic Alternative, who shared the news online. She revealed that Costello remains unrepentant and “resolute in his beliefs” despite prison time.
“James Costello is getting out of prison this month. He’d like to say thank you to everybody who sent him cards and letters whilst he was inside,” Towler said. “Lots of his fellow inmates were very jealous of the amount of love and support he received.”
She added: “He can’t wait to have a carvery with lots of pork belly when he gets out, and he’s going for a long hike to get some fresh air.”
Most chillingly, she admitted: “He is still on licence for the remainder of his sentence… but know that he is resolute in his beliefs and didn’t compromise once.”
Controversy Over Early Release Policy
The early release scheme, designed to tackle critical overcrowding in UK prisons, lets certain convicts out after half their sentence instead of two-thirds. Critics warn it risks freeing dangerous offenders too soon.
Costello’s case stokes fresh debate. A convicted racial hatred instigator, still devoted to racist ideology, could soon be back on the streets.
Ongoing Threat Amid Licence Restrictions
- Costello will remain on licence for the rest of his sentence, meaning strict supervision and bans on political activity.
- His supporters are already celebrating – highlighting a persistent far-right network backing him even behind bars.
- Experts question if such monitoring can truly stop an extremist so hardened in his beliefs.
Britain’s Far-Right Faces New Challenge
The Creativity Movement and linked groups like Patriotic Alternative continue to fuel white supremacist rhetoric in the UK. Costello’s return is a warning signal for public safety, as watchdogs fret over rising far-right activism and hate crimes.
With early release schemes easing prison pressure, officials must balance population control with preventing dangerous radicals from fighting freedom on the outside.
