Keyword "Tommy Robinson" - List of latest news (228 results)

20/04 Nigel Farage issues stark 7-word warning to Elon Musk in fiery interview

The Reform UK leader had some strong words for the Tesla boss, who appears to be on his was out of the White House.

17/04 Tommy Robinson Loses Bid for Early Release from Prison

An appeal launched by English activist Tommy Robinson to have his prison sentence reduced was rejected by the Court of Appeal.

11/04 Tommy Robinson should have jail time cut as prison is 'making him ill'

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is serving an 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court are breaching an injunction.

11/04 Watch live - Tommy Robinson appeals against 18-month jail sentence

Tommy Robinson - real name Stephen Yaxley Lennon - admitted to 10 breaches of a High Court order.

24/03 Are Elon Musk’s antics just a blip for Tesla or permanent brand breakdown?

Tesla bull analyst ignores impact outside the US of founder’s support for certain causes

22/03 Revealed: The 'offensive' tweets that could get man sacked by Waitrose

EXCLUSIVE: Ben Woods, 41, is facing the sack from his job at Waitrose in Henley, Oxfordshire, for a series of 'offensive' tweets - which MailOnline can today reveal.

21/03 Tommy Robinson loses High Court challenge over prison segregation

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

20/03 ‘Lifer’ in HMP Woodhill planned to kill Tommy Robinson, high court told

Two other prisoners also plotted to attack far-right activist, who is challenging his segregation at jail

20/03 Court told Tommy Robinson 'would be killed by a lifer' in prison

Tommy Robinson has a 'mark on his head', with two fellow inmates plotting an attack for 'kudos', a court has heard.

10/03 The Guardian view on Nigel Farage: not even Donald Trump is as damaging to Reform as its own leader | Editorial

Editorial: The rightwing leader’s latest feud isn’t with remainers or ‘woke’ elites – but with his own party, fuelled by Elon Musk’s intervention

02/02 Gen Z is in thrall to TikTok’s Pied Piper of populism. We must fight to break the spell | Alison Phillips

A survey found that young people admitted finding democracy dull against the toxic glamour of strongman politics

01/02 Thousands Protest in London Demanding Release of Tommy Robinson

Thousands of Britons protested in London the incarceration of English activist Tommy Robinson, whom supporters claim is a political prisoner.

01/02 Tommy Robinson supporters take to streets in hundreds as police deployed

Tommy Robinson is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court.

01/02 Tommy Robinson supporters start London march as counter-demo prepare

Hundreds of people have gathered outside Waterloo station for the protest organised under the name 'Stop the Isolation' or 'Unite the Kingdom' in support of Tommy Robinson.

30/01 Qur'an-Burning Islam Critic Assassinated While Livestreaming in Sweden

Islam critic Salwan Momika shot dead just hours before he was due in court for the Swedish govt's prosecution of him for burning Qurans.

26/01 Nigel Farage Says Donald Trump 'wrong' to free January 6 rioters

The Reform leader criticised the new US leader as he was grilled on Trumps actions in the week since returning to the White House.

24/01 Farage 'runs Reform UK like dictatorship’ as Tommy Robinson sparks divisions

EXCLUSIVE: A former Reform UK insider has spoken out after quitting the party, claiming that it "doesn't allow people to think".

22/01 Lee Anderson tears apart calls for Tommy Robinson to join Reform

EXCLUSIVE: The former leader of the EDL has been praised by Elon Musk and Reform UK's Rupert Lowe.

21/01 Musk responds after hand gesture furore

Elon Musk has responded after he performed back-to-back hand gestures at a celebratory Trump rally that closely resembled a fascist-style salute.

19/01 An information dark age is upon us. I’m logging off | Stewart Lee

As Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos attempt to reshape our reality, my advice is to avoid their toxic platforms and wait it out

16/01 Inside race-baiting thug Tommy Robinson's prison stretch

In the early 1980s, a Luton Town fan called Tommy Robinson formed a football hooligan 'firm' called the MIGs, an acronym of 'Men In Gear'. They dressed in designer clothes but were unreconstructed thugs.

14/01 'Reform UK members must focus and end infighting that could be downfall'

Reform UK members would do well to heed my warning before it's too late for Nigel Farage and the millions who support the party.

14/01 Sickening’: Elon Musk tries to take down government

Elon Musk’s sudden crusade against the UK government over a historical sex abuse scandal is showing no signs of slowing down, with the tech billionaire declaring the British public need answers “not cover-ups”.

11/01 ‘Medieval misogyny’: Epic take-down of Musk

One of the UK’s leading media figures has excoriated Elon Musk’s foray into European politics, saying it’s time the world stopped taking the tech billionaire seriously.

10/01 Reform UK rocked as 12 councillors resign over Nigel Farage leadership

The Reform UK leader lashed out at US politicians earlier in the week for supporting Tommy Robinson as he tried to mend his relationship with Musk.

09/01 Head of security at Essex centre for disabled asylum seekers removed over alleged far-right views

YouTube channel apparently belonging to official at Clacton accommodation suggests support for EDL and Tommy Robinson

08/01 Does UK need another national inquiry into rape and sexual abuse gangs?

Has there been a cover-up or a lack of action over ‘grooming gangs’, and why is Elon Musk supporting Tommy Robinson?

08/01 Rapper convicted of posting ‘menacing’ video directed at Tommy Robinson

Birmingham-based drill musician known as Twista Cheese made gun gesture in video and shouted ‘pow, pow, pow’

07/01 'Elon Musk has lost the plot but he's actually done Nigel Farage a huge favour'

Express.co.uk Assistant News Editor and Conservative Councillor Mieka Smiles gives her view on this week's big political spat.

07/01 Farage issues Musk update as he refuses to back down over Tommy Robinson

Nigel Farage has vowed to make up with Elon Musk at Donald Trump's inauguration later this month.

07/01 Farage vows to make up with Musk but won't endorse Tommy Robinson

The Reform UK leader said he planned to speak to the multi-billionaire X owner at Donald  Trump's January 20 inauguration in Washington DC .

07/01 Martin Brundle slams Elon Musk for ‘globally interfering’

F1 commentator Martin Brundle has publicly voiced his frustration with social media site X and its owner Elon Musk in a series of tweets that have ignited a firestorm of debate.

06/01 The Guardian view on Elon Musk’s disinformation: escalating hate and threatening democracy | Editorial

Editorial: The UK prime minister calls out the reckless amplification of conspiracy theories by the world’s richest man on child sexual abuse. Good

06/01 Why Tommy Robinson is in prison and four reasons Farage won’t want him in Reform

The highly controversial activist is at the centre of Nigel Farage and Elon Musk's rift.

06/01 ‘Lies’: Angry PM fire back at Musk

On Monday Elon Musk asked followers on X if America should “liberate” the British people from it’s “tyrannical government”.

06/01 Farage says Elon Musk doesn't 'know full story' about Tommy Robinson

The MP for Clacton, 60, also doubled down on his refusal to have the former English Defence League activist in his party, declaring: 'Extremism is not welcome in Reform'.

05/01 Why has Elon Musk turned on Nigel Farage? This is one possible reason

The timing of Musk's remarks has raised eyebrows, particularly as Reform works to shed any association with far-right extremism ahead of a political push.

05/01 Nigel Farage fires back at Elon Musk after betrayal - 'I never sell out'

The tech billionaire has slammed Mr Farage on his social media platform.

05/01 If 2025 is anything like 2024, I’ll be back on the Baileys | Stewart Lee

With environmental protesters in UK jails while convicted rioters sing the US national anthem for Mar-a-Largo guests, I’m bracing myself for another 12 months of despair

04/01 ‘Picture Nigel Farage as PM’: jubilant Reform UK dares to dream at East of England conference

Members urged to feel party’s momentum – but some remain aware of the obstacles ahead

04/01 Who is Tommy Robinson and why Elon Musk demands his release

Tesla CEO challenges the limits of British politics and revives questions about the role of social networks in conflicting narratives

04/01 Lee Anderson's brutal put down to ejected Labour MP

The Reform MP did not take kindly to the former Labour MP's demands of Reform UK

03/01 Nigel Farage ‘very pleased’ Elon Musk backs Reform UK, calling him a ‘hero’

Speaking at party conference, its leader calls reports of tech mogul’s potential $100m donation ‘somewhat overexaggerated’

03/01 Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson say Tommy Robinson ‘not welcome’ in Reform

The Reform UK leader and MP have rejected the idea of the far-right figure becoming part of the party.

03/01 Trolling the UK: the issues enraging Elon Musk, world’s richest ‘pub bore’

Unprompted outbursts on X suggest the Tesla owner is hellbent on making life awkward for Keir Starmer

02/01 Elon Musk calls for release of far-right activist Tommy Robinson

Elon Musk told his 210 million followers on X that Tommy Robinson should be freed.

02/01 Elon Musk demanded the release of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson and attacked the UK government

The American tycoon defended the emblematic representative of the extreme right, accused of encouraging anti-immigration violence in July and August. He added that “new elections should be organized” in the country

02/01 Elon Musk’s calls for Tommy Robinson release anger Labour MPs

Billionaire ally of Donald Trump also accuses Keir Starmer on X of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham

01/01 Tory focus on immigration helped stoke riots, equalities committee chair says

Exclusive: Sarah Owen warns Reform MPs are making task of strengthening UK communities more urgent

24/12 Pictured: Samurai Sword show-off who said 'Where's Tommy Robinson?'

Mohammed Akhtar, 24, shared the image of himself holding the sword given to his parents as a wedding gift online with the caption 'Where's Tommy Robinson' Birmingham Crown Court heard.

23/12 Protester who threatened Tommy Robinson with 'fake AK-47' jailed

Habeeb Khan was filmed holding a decommissioned AK-47 and saying: 'EDL we're coming to f*** blow you away you m***'. He was jailed for 27 months at Birmingham Crown Court today

26/11 How the far right is weaponising AI-generated content in Europe

Experts say fake images raising fears around issues such as immigration have proliferated since EU elections

07/11 Nigel Farage and UK populist right seek to use Trump win to build momentum

Reform UK leader to give speech in Wales while US election result was also celebrated by Tommy Robinson

01/11 Splits in Reform UK as senior figures defend Tommy Robinson supporters

Howard Cox and Ben Habib take issue with chair saying party wants nothing to do with Robinson and ‘all of that lot’

29/10 Tommy Robinson 'kept in isolation for own safety' as he's jailed for 18 months

Robinson got emotional as he discussed his life in Belmarsh in a televised interview back in 2019.

28/10 Tommy Robinson Jailed for 18 Months over Claims About Syrian Refugee

Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to 18 months after admitting to contempt of court for repeating allegations about a Syrian refugee.

28/10 Activist Tommy Robinson Admits to Contempt of Court

English activist Tommy Robinson admitted to contempt of court on Monday for repeating libelous allegations against a Syrian refugee.

28/10 Tommy Robinson is jailed for 18 months for contempt of court

The 41-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, admitted breaching a 2021 High Court order barring him from repeating libellous allegations.

28/10 Tommy Robinson jailed after admitting contempt of court

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28/10 Tommy Robinson admits contempt of court over false claims about refugee

Far-right activist whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon admits breaching injunction

28/10 Tommy Robinson admits contempt after appearing at court

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28/10 Tommy Robinson admits spewing lies against refugee who was victim of assault

The far-right leader has been accused of contempt of court.

26/10 Angry socialist mob screams 'Nazi scum' at Iranian refugee in London rally clash

Thousands of supporters of Tommy Robinson marched through London towards Whitehall earlier today for a "Unite the Kingdom" rally amid a heavy police presence. There were also thousands of counter-protestors on the streets attending a rally organised by Stand Up to Racism, with police trying to keep the two groups apart.

26/10 Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson march under 'get Starmer out' banners

Several arrests were made, but the protest and counter-protest were peaceful.

26/10 Two arrests made at 'Uniting the Kingdom' demonstration as thousands march

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters marched on Saturday through London towards Whitehall for a "Uniting the Kingdom" rally amid a heavy police presence.

26/10 Furious Diane Abbott erupts at Tommy Robinson counter-protest

Labour MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington Diane Abbott gave a speech saying that there were more people attending the counter-demonstration than the 'Uniting the Kingdom' protest.

26/10 Tensions as three protest marches converge in central London

Opposing marchers from left and right kept apart by police as Chris Kaba’s family hand in note to Downing Street

26/10 Tommy Robinson supporters chant 'We want Tommy out!' amid police clash

Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters packed into central London on Saturday and repeatedly chanted his name as the English Defence League founder remains in custody.

26/10 Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London

Crowds of mostly male, white and middle-aged demonstrators gather for far-right activist’s rally

26/10 Police brace for Tommy Robinson's massive 'Unite the Kingdom' protest in London

Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was charged under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 this week and will, therefore, not be in attendance at the march.

25/10 Maps show where Tommy Robinson march and counter-protest will happen in London

Tommy Robinson's supporters are set to march through central London tomorrow.

25/10 Tommy Robinson charged with terrorism offence after handing himself into police

Political activist Tommy Robinson is set to run a rally in London in a matter of hours - but has turned up at a police station.

25/10 Tommy Robinson charged under Terrorism Act ahead of supporters' march in London

25/10 Tommy Robinson says he's been told to turn himself into police

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has told his one million followers on X he will attend Folkestone police station at 3pm today.

15/10 Tommy Robinson’s book went to No 1 on Amazon. This is what I learned from the reviews | Zoe Williams

The far-right activist’s Manifesto briefly topped the website’s chart. It is gone now, but the comments make for worrying reading, writes Zoe Williams

10/10 Left Anger Tommy Robinson Book Allowed to Become Amazon Bestseller

'Manifesto' by Tommy Robinson became an Amazon top-seller, leading to a complaint by an activist of the sometimes-Soros funded Hope Not Hate. 

10/10 Amazon criticised as Tommy Robinson book tops bestseller chart

Campaign group says site is platforming far-right activist by stocking book, which reached No 1 this week

30/09 ‘I need to own my narrative’: man cleared of racist murder in 1995 on years of abuse

Abdul Hai says he wants to tell full story after years of online hate, including a recent tweet by Tommy Robinson

30/09 Man falsely accused of murder by Tommy Robinson calls for tighter rules on X

Abdul Hai, acquitted of murder over the death of Richard Everitt in 1994, said social media sites must be held accountable

15/09 Tommy Robinson to take far right protest to Keir Starmer's doorstep

The English Defence League founder, real name Stephen Yaxley Lennon, announced on his X page that he was 'coming home to unite the kingdom once again'.

12/09 Tommy Robinson faces fierce calls for arrest as he plans UK return

Muslim leaders and anti-racism campaigners are calling for the far right activist to be arrested as soon as he sets foot on UK soil.

07/09 Thousandst oppose 'pro-UK rally' in Glasgow backed by Tommy Robinson

Around 2,000 anti-racism activists gathered in George Square to counter-protest against a 'Pro-UK rally' backed by Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.

07/09 Thousands of protesters turn out for anti-racism rally in Glasgow

‘Phenomenal show’ of solidarity in city’s George Square overshadows smaller anti-immigration demonstration

29/08 Morrissey claims Johnny Marr 'ignored' offer to reform The Smiths

Morrissey is steadfastly continuing the feud with Johnny Marr by claiming is ex-bandmate ignored a 'lucrative offer' to follow Oasis and reform The Smiths.

29/08 Tommy Robinson is served contempt of court notice via his X account

The Attorney General's office confirmed it had taken the highly unusual step to serve the notice to the English Defence League founder, 41, made on behalf of Solicitor General Sarah Sackman.

28/08 Tommy Robinson facing jail after repeating claims about Syrian refugee

A separate contempt of court application was previously lodged against the far-Right activist over the comments

28/08 Tommy Robinson faces fresh contempt of court claim for alleged High Court breach

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23/08 HS2 team leader fronted riot mob who attacked police outside migrant hotel in Rotherham

Brothers Paul and Luke Sissons are jailed for three years at Sheffield Crown Court after admitting violent disorder

23/08 Rioter who went on holiday gets nasty surprise on return as police lie in wait

Thomas Whitehead, 53, was sentenced to 20 months in prison after admitting violent disorder during the riots in Southport.

20/08 The women who took to the front line of violent rioting

When unrest erupted around the country, there was something striking about images of conflict – it wasn’t just men

16/08 'I worked for Tommy Robinson – I am so f****** angry at what he has done'

EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Robinson's former social media assistant lifts the lid on how the far-right activist operates, his views on Islam, and their explosive fallout.

12/08 Tommy Robinson’s passport may be invalid, say Irish MPs

Dáil members call for investigation after far-right leader gave false country of birth to Canada’s immigration officers

12/08 Tommy Robinson will be scrutinised by MI5 former MI6 officer claims

The British security services will investigate Tommy Robinson 's funding following fears the Kremlin is encouraging riots across the UK a former MI6 officer has said.

12/08 Rapper charged under Online Safety Act with 'making threat to Tommy Robinson'

Omar Abdirizak, 30, from Sparkbrook, Birmingham, is one of the first people in the UK to face new charges under the Online Safety Act.

11/08 Britain burns while liberals check facts | Stewart Lee

Traditional news outlets flagellate themselves when inaccurate. But the rightwing instigators of last week’s riots aren’t restricted by concepts such as truth

11/08 Man arrested after video of 'death threat' to Tommy Robinson shared

West Midlands Police last night confirmed it had arrested a man, aged 30, from the Sparkbrook area of the city in connection with its investigation into the video.

10/08 'Somalian pirate' rapper from Birmingham makes video threat to Tommy Robinson

The man, who says he is in the Sparkbrook area of the city, is recorded in an expletive filled video making threats.

10/08 'Somalian pirate' rapper from Birmingham makes death threat to Tommy Robinson

The man, who says he is in the Sparkbrook area of the city, is recorded in an expletive filled video making threats involving firearms, and suggesting he has access to them in the UK.

09/08 Keir Starmer warns against complacency before weekend

The Prime Minister's comments follow consecutive nights of relative quiet across England.

08/08 Teenager at the front of far-right mob pelting riot police is jailed

Kieron Gatenby, 19, was at the front of a far right mob which pelted riot police with stones, bottles and cans in Hartlepool on July 31st in the wake of the Southport killings.

08/08 It was revealed that Robinson, who organized the protests in England, was in the Greek Cypriot Administration while making racist posts.

It was determined that Tommy Robinson, who was determined to have organized racist protests targeting Muslims and immigrants in England, was on holiday in the city of Ayia Napa, Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC), while making racist posts that provoked the events.

08/08 Police chiefs to deploy thousands of officers this weekend over fresh riot fears

National police chiefs are reassessing the policing of football matches to make sure they are policed sufficiently inline with intelligence.

08/08 Tommy Robinson claims there was only meant to be one protest

Tommy Robinson is a highly controversial figure who know has 900,000 followers X after being allowed to rejoin Elon Musk's social media platform last year.

08/08 Twitter is no longer a platform to be proud of, says former UK director

David Wilding says Elon Musk’s behaviour and general response of his social media platform, renamed X, has been ‘really not good’

08/08 Walthamstow shopkeepers boarded up windows – until they heard ‘oppose Tommy Robinson’

In place of rioters were 5,000 anti-racism protesters, holding banners reading ‘Refugees Welcome’

07/08 Astonishing photos as thousands shield UK cities from far-right thugs

Jaw-dropping pictures from around the country show massed crowds gathered on Britain's streets in defiance of rioters.

07/08 How Tommy Robinson became mainstream

The far-Right activist has typically had a toxic reputation, but figures like Elon Musk are giving him access to a new audience

07/08 'I invited a right-wing voter to an event of 40,000 Muslims'

Imam Adeel Shah invited a Reform voter to attend the country's largest Muslim convention in Hampshire, amidst the current political divide in the UK.

07/08 Major BBC blunder as presenter slammed for 'pro-British' riot comments

Riots led by far-right sentiments created chaos throughout the country over the weekend.

07/08 Tommy Robinson's net worth revealed as he flees 5-star Cyprus holiday

Tommy Robinson has reportedly been enjoying a five-star holiday in Cyprus as his followers clash with police in towns and cities across England

07/08 The 22 towns and cities that have already seen trouble and 18 that could tonight

Over 20 towns have been hit by riots since the Southport stabbing.

07/08 Tommy Robinson flees Cyprus as UK braces for more riots

EXCLUSIVE: Ayia Napa's police service this morning revealed that Stephen Yaxley-Lennon has left Cyprus.

06/08 Where are the brave inciters of Britain’s race riots? From Tommy to Elon, they’re far, far away | Marina Hyde

Thugs may be rampaging in the streets, but their leaders-from-behind are more likely to be found sipping cocktails by the pool, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

06/08 Elon Musk calls PM ‘two-tier Keir’ over police response to UK riots

Owner of X uses platform to promote conspiracy theory that white far-right ‘protesters’ involved in disorder are treated more severely than minorities

06/08 Ann Widdecombe hands Keir Starmer new three-point plan to handle UK riots

EXCLUSIVE: Ann Widdecombe also took aim at right-wing activist Tommy Robinson, saying he should be doing more to calm the situation.

06/08 Are the authorities powerless to stop Tommy Robinson’s online output?

New laws may make it easier to pursue far-right activist over alleged role in spreading disinformation

05/08 Some are calling these far-right riots an outpouring of legitimate anger. They are not | Joe Mulhall

There is a deep well of poison behind this racist violence. Those fuelling and perpetrating it must be held to account, writes anti-fascist researcher Joe Mulhall

05/08 Elon Musk accidentally sets 'perfect trap' for UK's far-right

Violent far-right thugs have taken to the streets across the UK in recent days, destroying infrastructure and attacking ethnic minorities - but police could catch them thanks to Elon Musk.

05/08 Protesters came to vandalise my mosque - I offered them a hug instead

I guarantee you that almost every single person who vandalised mosques or looted shops has never meaningfully spoken to a Muslim in their life. 

05/08 Met Police boss grabs microphone when grilled over 'two-tier policing'

As he exited the Cabinet Office, the Scotland Yard chief was asked whether he was 'going to end two-tier policing'.

05/08 Who is behind the riots that have ripped across Britain?

Tommy Robinson , his ally 'Danny Tommo', Reclaim party leader Laurence Fox and figures from hate group Patriotic Alternative are among those whipping up the UK violence.

04/08 UK riots: The 19 towns and cities in Britain where protests have turned ugly

Rioters have broken into a migrant hotel, set fire to cars and launched missiles at police officers in the aftermath of the Southport attack.

04/08 Tommy Robinson suns himself in Aiya Napa while stoking 'migrant' fears online

Robinson, who fled the UK to avoid a court case, inadvertently gave his location away by posting on social media.

04/08 Tommy Robinson 'sunning himself on holiday in Cyprus' as supporters riot in UK

Tommy Robinson has been seen relaxing at a resort while his supporters set cars on fire and attack police.

04/08 SNP calls for vigilantes to defend Glasgow’s streets from far-Right ‘thugs’ if riots reach city

Police Scotland accuses party of undermining the force after officials say it cannot be trusted to defend the public

04/08 Britain's weekend of shame: Map reveals extent of riots and looting

This weekend, dozens of protests were planned across the country with officers arresting more than 100 people, as forces try and grapple with the unprecedented violence.

04/08 TikTok blocks users searching for Tommy Robinson amid far-right riots in UK

Tommy Robinson has been a leading voice urging people to take to the streets after the tragedy in Southport.

03/08 The far right has moved online, where its voice is more dangerous than ever

Social media such as X are facilitating the growth of extremism by allowing its figureheads a platform to direct violence

03/08 Rioters in Sunderland 'tried to smash gravestones to use as missiles'

‘It’s an act of sacrilege to disturb someone’s gravestone. It’s also remarkably lacking in common sense.'

03/08 The obscure Russian-linked ‘news’ outlet fuelling violence on Britain’s streets

Channel3 Now falsely named the Southport murderer, sending conspiracy theorists and the far-Right into a tailspin. How did this happen?

03/08 Masked yobs chanting Tommy Robinson's name rampage through Sainsbury's

Far-right groups continue to clash with police as violence soars across the UK following the Southport stabbings.

03/08 Terrifying moment thugs pose in front of burning car as mob terrorises UK town

Horrifying footage shows thugs posing in front of a burning car during a night of violence and chaos on Sunderland's streets.

03/08 Protests in Manchester turn to trouble in MINUTES as man is arrested

Protests in Manchester have turned to trouble in just a few minutes with one man arrested for a public order offence, as tinderbox Britain braces for further mayhem.

03/08 Day after the nightmare before for Sunderland waking up to carnage

This morning, Sunderland is waking up to widespread carnage after riots tore through the city, setting a police station on fire and injuring officers in a night of 'unforgivable thuggery'.

03/08 Nans against Nazis: Defiant Scouse pensioner, protects mosque

Pat, 71, was part of the counter-protest that gathered on West Derby Road on Friday evening to oppose a planned demonstration outside the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque.

02/08 How Tommy Robinson's right hand man led the EDL to hijack murders of three kids

'Forget work, forget the holidays you have booked.'

02/08 How TikTok bots and AI have powered a resurgence in UK far-right violence

Experts warn growth of extremist influencers and ‘micro-donations’ could create even bigger wave of unrest

01/08 Keir Starmer announces new police 'capability' after Southport riot

The Prime Minister used a Downing Street press conference to hit out at a 'tiny mindless minority in our society' who brought violent disorder to Britain's streets.

01/08 Nigel Farage accused of being 'Tommy Robinson in a suit'

The Reform leader was branded ' Tommy Robinson in a suit' after he questioned 'whether the truth is being withheld from us' about the attack in Southport.

31/07 The Guardian view on the Southport riot: a town’s pain is exploited | Editorial

Chancers, grievance merchants and the far right have taken advantage of the killings of three small girls. The result has been sickening violence

31/07 ‘A disgraceful hijacking of our tragedy’: How Southport is defying the rioters

The Merseyside town was struck by two appalling acts of violence this week – but, united by grief, its residents are pulling together

31/07 Little girls were killed yet bigots only care about spreading hate

How anyone can look at the devastation and grief caused by these deadly attacks and think ‘now is the time to spread disinformation and hate’ is beyond me. 

31/07 Nigel Farage's five-word slapdown as he’s called ‘Tommy Robinson in a suit’

Nigel Farage has hit back after the husband of Jo Cox, Brendan, condemned his comments about the Southport stabbings.

29/07 Tommy Robinson ‘flees UK’ amid contempt of court case

Far-Right activist arrested at Channel Tunnel under terror laws for refusing search but left country after being bailed

29/07 Activist Tommy Robinson Flees UK Ahead of Latest Court Battle: Report

Tommy Robinson reportedly fled the UK ahead of a court hearing and after allegedly being arrested under "anti-terror" legislation.

29/07 Tommy Robinson 'has fled the country' court hears after huge march

Robinson was stopped in Folkestone, Kent, during a port stop and search and arrested by Kent Police under the Terrorism Act 2000 following the demonstration.

29/07 Tommy Robinson leaves UK and skips High Court hearing

Robinson failed to turn up to a High Court hearing for a contempt of court case against him.

29/07 Tommy Robinson 'has fled the country' after playing 'libellous' film

Tommy Robinson has 'fled the country' after committing 'flagrant' contempt of court relating to a film played at a protest in central London , the High Court has been told.

28/07 Tommy Robinson Arrested Under 'Anti-Terror' Laws After Screening Banned Film, Supporters Claim

Anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson has been arrested under anti-terrorism legislation, his supporters claimed on Sunday.

28/07 Met Police denies arresting Tommy Robinson after X post claims he's being held

A post of his verified account on X, saying it was an "emergency admin post" said: "We can confirm that Tommy Robinson has been detained by Police using powers afforded to them under the Terrorism Act 2000.

28/07 Chaos as crowd chanting 'release Tommy Robinson now' storms London

The Met Police has said they have not arrested Tommy Robinson and the matter "involves another force" as hundreds take to the streets in London to demand his release.

28/07 Met Police say they have NOT arrested Tommy Robinson

A post on the former English Defence League leader's verified social media accounts claimed that he had been detained by the police at some point today.

28/07 Tommy Robinson claims 100,000 attended march – BAME marchers speak out

The activist posted on X with a video of large crowds: "100,000 turn out in London. Britain is rising."

28/07 Tommy Robinson ‘arrested under anti-terror laws’

Detention follows complaint over film allegedly shown to crowd at march in central London on Saturday

28/07 Tommy Robinson ‘could face jail’ over film screening at London protest

Far-right activist accused of contempt of court for making documentary, in which he repeats false claims

27/07 Tommy Robinson facing jail after bombshell film on day of violent London protest

Tommy Robinson is facing a prison sentence after playing a "libellous" film in Trafalgar Square on a day of violent protests in London.

27/07 Tommy Robinson 'could face jail' over banned film screening

The documentary - called Silenced - shows Syrian refugee Jamal Hijazi being assaulted by another pupil in the playground at Almondbury Community School.

27/07 Moment Tommy Robinson marchers in tense showdown with police

A video shared on X shows a group of men trying to get to someone who they complain is being "protected" by police.

27/07 Tens of Thousands Attend Tommy Robinson Rally in London

Tens of thousands on Saturday joined Tommy Robinson for his "Unite the Kingdom" rally against political censorship and mass migration.

27/07 Two arrested at Tommy Robinson march as counter protester injured

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of GBH following the incident in Victoria Embankment Gardens.

27/07 What is Tommy Robinson's real name and why did he change it?

The campaigner is leading a march of tens of thousands through the streets of central London today.

27/07 Thousands join Tommy Robinson 'protest' chanting 'we want our country back'

The right-wing activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, said it would be ‘the biggest patriotic rally the UK has ever seen’.

27/07 Tommy Robinson latest: Thousands march through London chanting 'we want our country back'

27/07 Laurence Fox leads Tommy Robinson rally in London

Laurence Fox live-streamed himself on X at the front of the demo saying "there are literally thousands of people here - this is our community."

27/07 England flags fill Strand for Tommy Robinson march as fears over clashes grow

Video shared on X shows a huge crowd with Union Jack and England flags on the Strand outside the Royal Courts of Justice.

27/07 Fears as counter demo suggests Trafalgar Square showdown with Tommy Robinson

Flyers posted on X by counter demo organiser Stand Up to Racism said they would march from Russel Square to Trafalgar Square also.

27/07 Police on alert ahead of Tommy Robinson protest and Corbyn counter-demo today

Robinson is railing against what he called "another week of imported crimes and riots" while Stand Up to Racism aims to "isolate...fraudsters like Tommy Robinson."

27/07 Tommy Robinson calls on thugs not to 'drink too much' booze or wear facemasks

About 1,000 police are on standby in the capital amid fears over the potential for clashes with left wing and anti-racist groups led by former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

26/07 Tommy Robinson march in London puts 1,000 police on standby

Around 1,000 officers will be on duty supporting the policing operation with the majority of resources directed at the three events.

26/06 Tommy Robinson dragged away in handcuffs after suspected immigration offence

The right-wing activist was heard arguing with the arresting officers.

25/06 Tommy Robinson Arrested in Canada After Giving Address on Free Speech

English political activist Tommy Robinson was arrested in Canada after delivering an address in Calgary on the importance of free speech.

25/06 Tommy Robinson arrested in Canada for 'immigration offences'

Tommy Robinson claimed Canadian authorities had seized his passport and he is being kept from leaving Calgary.

25/06 Tommy Robinson arrested in Canada for ‘immigration offences’

Video shows the 41-year-old being handcuffed by two plain-clothed police officers

03/06 Trump handed win as 'massive crowd' gathers in London after guilty verdict

Footage shared on social media showed EDL founder Tommy Robinson, holding a Trump flag aloft and leading a chant of "Trump, Trump, Trump!".

02/06 More than 50 fans arrested in Champions League final chaos

Five people were detained for invading the pitch during the showdown between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

01/06 Football hooligans 'known for violence' in attendance at Tommy Robinson rally

Robinson walked behind a banner that said 'This is London not Londistan'

01/06 Tommy Robinson supporters shout out ‘hate chant’ at far-Right London demo

Metropolitan Police on high alert having identified individuals in the crowd ‘associated with violent disorder’

01/06 More than 2,000 officers police protests and Champions League final in London

Forces outside the capital drawn on for Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid match and a Tommy Robinson march and counter-protest

01/06 Four rallies risk bringing London to a standstill as police issue stern warning

Police have vowed to do everything possible to stop anti-racism protesters clashing with those attending a rally organised by Tommy Robinson today.

13/05 David Bailey's son Sascha says he nearly transitioned to be a woman

Sascha Bailey, the son of celebrated photographer David, 86, has revealed he almost transitioned into a woman after he fell into the 'transmaxxing' scene.

01/05 Reform UK suspends ANOTHER election candidate over social media posts

Philip Durling was due to stand in Stevenage, Herts, but was removed from the party list after this website uncovered his activity on platforms including Gettr, which is popular with the US alt-right.

23/04 Police clash with St George’s Day protesters at rally in central London

Far-right supporters among those believed to be attending march on Whitehall, where group ‘violently’ forced way through cordon

23/04 Tommy Robinson is cleared of breaching dispersal order at march

The far-right activist, real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, was today acquitted after a judge ruled the power used against him had not been legally authorised by the Metropolitan Police.

23/04 Tommy Robinson Cleared as Judge Rules Protest Ban Was 'Unlawful'

The charges against Tommy Robinson were dropped Tuesday after a judge ruled a police order banning him from a protest in London was unlawful.

22/04 Police Admit Protest Ban on Tommy Robinson May Have Been Unlawful

A Metropolitan Police officer admitted that a dispersal order banning activist Tommy Robinson from a protest may have been unlawful.

22/04 Order 'breached by Tommy Robinson' may not be been lawful, court hears

The former English Defence League leader is accused of failing to comply with a direction to leave an area in Westminster on November 26 last year.

28/02 Keir Starmer goads Rishi Sunak over Nigel Farage taking his job

There were vicious exchanges in the Commons as Keir Starmer accused Rishi Sunak of 'dancing to the tune' of the Brexit champion.

24/02 Starmer accuses Sunak of harbouring ‘extremists’ in Islamophobia row

Labour leader condemns PM and criticises Suella Braverman’s ‘extreme rhetoric’ as Lee Anderson suspended over London mayor comments

23/02 Cowboy builder gloated online about wealth before he was jailed

EXCLUSIVE: Lawrence Martin 'took advantage' of vulnerable customers, all while bragging about buying luxury sports cars, lavish holidays and expensive electronic goods.

23/02 Who is Shamima Begum's lawyer? Legal firm represents ISIS bride

This morning both the firm's lawyers Gareth Peirce and Daniel Furner (pictured) stood outside The Royal Courts of Justice after three judges dismissed the bid.

22/01 Tommy Robinson refuses to give address in court and claims his family has faced 'serious threats'

His lawyer said ‘he is a figure who engenders strong feelings’ and that revealing his address could put his life at risk

22/01 Tommy Robinson faces trial after arrest at anti-Semitism march in London

Robinson is banned from entering within the M25, or attending or organising a protest within London, as he awaits the date of his trial.

22/01 Far-Right activist Tommy Robinson appears in court

Robinson, 41, whose real name is Stephen Lennon, was arrested in central London on 26 November after refusing to leave the area when asked to go by police officers

19/12 TikTok users including Russell Brand given special status, messages show

Exclusive: Moderators in Europe encouraged to be more lenient with accounts of some high-profile figures

27/11 Tommy Robinson charged after attending anti-Semitism march

Met Police said Stephen Yaxley Lennon is accused of failing to comply with order excluding him from area of the march

27/11 Tommy Robinson charged after arrest at antisemitism rally in London

He was pepper sprayed and arrested at the march.

27/11 Tommy Robinson's face is a picture after he's pepper sprayed at rally

'The arrested man resisted as officers attempted to put him in handcuffs. He was warned repeatedly before PAVA spray was used.'

27/11 Tommy Robinson pepper sprayed during march against antisemitism

The English Defence League founder was detained by dozens of officers near the Royal Courts of Justice, where the rally attended by tens of thousands of people started.

26/11 Tens of Thousands March Against Antisemitism Including Boris Johnson

Tens of thousands of people including former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson gathered in London on Sunday for a march against antisemitism.

26/11 Watch: Tommy Robinson arrested at anti-Semitism march

Founder of English Defence League seen being led away by police as thousands gather in central London

26/11 Tommy Robinson escorted from London antisemitism march as thousands gather

The far-right leader had previously been told to stay away from the march against anti-semitism by its organisers.

24/11 Tommy Robinson not welcome at march against antisemitism, say leaders

Organisers of London protest against anti-Jewish hatred demand that far-right leader stays away, after he claimed to support it

24/11 Met Police brace for another weekend of protests in London

The Metropolitan Police has said it will be safe for Jewish people to come into London this weekend with both pro-Palestinian and antisemitism protests being held.

23/11 Dutch election winner who backed Tommy Robinson was so radical he was banned from UK

Geert Wilders' anti-Islamic views were deemed too dangerous for British public

12/11 Tommy Robinson: Cenotaph clashes could mark return of far-right figure

The founder of the now-defunct English Defence League is back on X and claims a ‘new era’ is beginning for him

12/11 Met Police says 'intense debate' increased community tensions'

Pressure is mounting on Suella Braverman amid scenes of far-right violence towards officers in London on Saturday.

12/11 The Conflict in Gaza Is Polarizing Britain

On a day dedicated to peace, London is consumed by competing symbols.

11/11 'I went to the pro-Palestine protest and found where the real hate march was'

COMMENT: Christopher Sharp went into Central London ahead of the pro-Palestine demonstration and discovered the real hate march was not anti-Israel.

11/11 Remembrance clashes mark 'dangerous new phase' says anti-racism leader

Far-right were 'hellbent' on causing trouble, the leader of Britain's largest anti-racism group has said.

11/11 Rishi Sunak slams 'EDL thugs' over Armistice Day chaos

The Metropolitan Police say 105 arrests have been made so far today, the

11/11 Brave Royal British Legion charity collectors refuse to be intimidated

The Royal British Legion has said today that they are 'keen to get on with collecting' and their merry band of volunteers feel the same.

11/11 Police Preventatively Arrest over 80 Britons Ahead of Pro-Palestine Protest

London's Metropolitan Police have been accused yet again of applying different standards to protests based on their political affiliation.

11/11 X/Twitter Reverses Bans of British Activists Katie Hopkins and Tommy Robinson

X/Twitter has reinstated the accounts of British conservative pundit Katie Hopkins and anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, in a move that is likely to draw ire from pro-censorship organizations.

11/11 Watch: Far-Right protesters clash with police in attempt to reach Cenotaph

Bottles thrown and fighting breaks out as officers try to prevent around 1,000 far-Right marchers reaching the memorial

11/11 Thousands march in London at Armistice Day pro-Palestinian demo

Huge crowds marched through the British capital on Saturday, as pro-Palestinian supporters made their latest mass call for a ceasefire, with police out in force to prevent clashes with counter-protesters.

11/11 Nation remembers its dead: UK holds 2-minute silence on Armistice Day

A two minutes silence was immaculately observed by the large crowd at The Cenotaph. Hundreds of veterans formed a square around the memorial to the war dead having arrived behind a marching band.

11/11 Fights break out as Tommy Robinson and supporters arrive in Whitehall

Fights broke out as Tommy Robinson and hundreds of his supporters arrived in Whitehall on Saturday as police officers maintain a ring of steel around the Cenotaph.

08/11 Far-right groups call on supporters to oppose pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day

Extremist organisations and football hooligans have been urged to gather at Cenotaph in central LondonUK politics live – latest updates

07/11 Fears football hooligans to unleash chaos if Remembrance Day march is not banned

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of counter-protesters are planning to descend on to London to protect the Cenotaph against anti-Israel demonstrators.

07/11 Violence fears intensify on Armistice Day as Tommy Robinson rallies protesters

Groups including Stop the War and the Muslim Association of Britain insist they will press ahead with a demonstration on Armistice Day to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

07/11 Fears that far-Right hooligans will clash with pro-Palestine march

It comes as Jonathan Hall KC, the independent reviewer of terror legislation, said there were concerns of 'an extreme Right-wing terrorist backlash' if Saturday's protest goes ahead.

06/11 Katie Hopkins and Tommy Robinson thank Elon Musk for reinstating them on X

Former Daily Mail columnist and far-right agitator show their gratitude after rejoining social media platform

06/11 Two of UK's most controversial figures set to make a return to the spotlight

Two of Britain's most contentious characters have returned to social media as Elon Musk's free speech crusade continues.

19/10 EDL founder Tommy Robinson is a bully says judge

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson was described as a 'bully' by a judge after he lost a bid to overturn a stalking protection order against journalist Lizzie Dearden.

21/05 UK government’s anti-migrant rhetoric is ‘feeding’ the far right, claims campaign group

Hope not Hate analysis has pinpointed spikes in hostility whenever ministers speak negatively about refugees

25/02 Secret House of Lords circle ‘shown to have worked with far right’

Email blunder sparks inquiry into New Issues Group’s ‘collaboration with Islamophobes’

25/02 Secret ‘anti-Islam’ body within House of Lords worked with far-right

Email blunder sparks inquiry into New Issues Group’s ‘collaboration with Islamophobes’

28/01 Tommy Robinson spotted at Muslim protest at London's Swedish embassy

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson, appeared at a Muslim protest at the Swedish embassy in London held over koran-burning stunts by far-right activist Rasmus Paludan (inset).