The rise of radical Islam has pushed England to the brink of civil war, according to one of Donald Trump’s most powerful allies.

Steve Bannon delivered his dire warning at a gathering of America First thinkers in Washington on Thursday, painting a bleak picture of Europe and describing a planet that was already in the “kinetic phase” of World War Three.

He mixed fiery populist rhetoric with quotes from the Financial Times to explain that cratering 30-year bond markets in Europe illustrated deep instability.

“The 30-year bond markets are saying … ‘We’re not so sure you’re going to be around,’” he said. “England is heading to a civil war as we speak.”

Mr Bannon was White House chief strategist at the start of Mr Trump’s first term. Today he is one of the Maga movement’s most powerful figures, using his War Room show to reach millions of viewers.

He is not afraid to use bombastic rhetoric and dark visions of an apocalyptic future to keep his audience coming back.

Like many in the movement, he sees Britain’s approach to free speech and multiculturalism as a warning to America.