Oswald Mosley was a British politician and the founder of the British Union of Fascists (BUF) in the 1930s. Born in 1896, he initially served as a member of the Labour Party and later the Conservative Party before establishing his own political movement. Mosley was known for his charismatic speeches and his advocacy for fascist policies, which aimed to address economic issues in Britain during the interwar period. Mosley's BUF gained some popularity but faced significant opposition, particularly from anti-fascist groups and the Labour Party. His political career declined after World War II, and he spent much of his later life in relative obscurity. Mosley's legacy remains controversial due to his association with fascism and his views on race and nationalism.