Tommy Robinson (activist)

English far-right activist

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Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, is a British far-right and anti-Islam activist. He is the co-founder and former leader of the English Defence League, and later served as a political advisor to former UKIP leader Gerard Batten.

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Tommy Robinson held by police investigating ‘assault’ Former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson has been arrested on suspicion of assault. Robinson, 37, was detained after police received a report of an assault on a man at Hollywood Retail Park.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published on June 5, 2020

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Tommy Robinson released on bail following arrest on suspicion of assault Former English Defence League leader says he was in Cumbria to investigate 'grooming gang' Independent - Published on June 6, 2020
Tommy Robinson arrested in Barrow for assaulting 'spitting man' The former English Defence League leader said he acted in self-defence after a man spat in his face. BBC News - Published on June 5, 2020
Tommy Robinson libel hearing: 'Remarks led to far-right targeting family' Tommy Robinson is being sued for remarks he made about an attack on a refuge boy at a school. BBC News - Published on March 12, 2020

Tommy Robinson charged with common assault after Center Parcs swimming pool fight He is due to appear in court on 2 April Independent - Published on March 3, 2020Also reported by •BBC News
Tommy Robinson: 20 suspects charged with violent disorder at Oldham European elections rally Police said 'large scale disturbance' broke out after group calling themselves Muslim Defence League reached supporters' event Independent - Published on March 3, 2020
Tommy Robinson 'arrested over assault at Center Parcs pool' English Defence League founded reportedly confronted another man before punching him in the face Independent - Published on March 2, 2020

Mohiussunnath Chowdhury: How jihadi used signed copy of Tommy Robinson book and far-right websites to justify terror attack plans Terrorist claimed English Defence League founder 'understands jihadi doctrine' when questioned in court Independent - Published on February 10, 2020
Tommy Robinson cries in TV prison documentary with Ross Kemp after complaining about solitary confinement 'It's not a box with nothing in it,' the presenter says Independent - Published on January 10, 2020
Tommy Robinson: 13 suspects arrested over disorder by 'Muslim Defence League' at election rally Investigators release photos of 26 people they want to speak to over 'serious public disorder' Independent - Published on November 27, 2019
General election: Boris Johnson condemned after Tommy Robinson endorses him for general election Jo Swinson pens letter to PM urging him to disavow EDL founder's 'dog-whistle politics' Independent - Published on November 17, 2019

Tommy Robinson appears in High Court over 'very serious allegations' about Syrian child bullied in viral video English Defence League founder says he will defend truth of his statements Independent - Published on November 15, 2019
Tommy Robinson supporters sought by police after officers attacked at London protest More than 20 officers injured by metal barriers, glass bottles and scaffolding Independent - Published on November 13, 2019
Police attempt to ban Tommy Robinson from England games Police have applied for a football banning order after Mr Robinson punched a fellow England fan. BBC News - Published on October 11, 2019	Tommy Robinson could be banned from all football matches under police push Far-right agitator faces bar from England games abroad Independent - Published on October 11, 2019
Seven jailed over London 'free Tommy Robinson' protest Thousands gathered in June 2018 to demand the release of the ex-English Defence League leader from prison. BBC News - Published on September 27, 2019	Tommy Robinson supporter weeps in court after being spared jail over 'disgraceful violence' at protest Judge spares mother immediate custody because she is sole carer of children Independent - Published on September 27, 2019
Boris Johnson hailed by far-right extremists for 'brilliant' performance in parliament Tommy Robinson among those celebrating prime minister's comments to 'traitor MPs' amid widespread condemnation Independent - Published on September 26, 2019	Man at Tommy Robinson demonstration hunted by police over attack on officer Police officer 'violently pushed by one or more people', Scotland Yard says Independent - Published on September 17, 2019
Tommy Robinson announces support for Julian Assange after 'talking to Wikileaks founder in prison' Anti-Islam activist claims pair spoke through a window at HMP Belmarsh Independent - Published on September 16, 2019	Tommy Robinson released from prison 'looking a mess' 'First stop hairdressers,' says far-right activist after spending nine weeks at HMP Belmarsh for contempt of court Independent - Published on September 13, 2019
Tommy Robinson endorses Boris Johnson 'We back Boris, now just get us out of the EU,' message on far-right activist's Telegram channel reads Independent - Published on September 9, 2019	Liberal Democrat peer calls protester in Tommy Robinson shirt a 'Nazi' over mosque row 'I do not apologise for doing that. I consider that [Stephen] Yaxley-Lennon...is a neo-Nazi street thug' Independent - Published on August 13, 2019
Ukip leader: Richard Braine elected as Gerard Batten's successor after EU election wipeout New leader described controversial figures Tommy Robinson, Katie Hopkins and Milo Yiannopoulos as 'cutting edge free-speech advocates' in his campaign poster Independent - Published on August 10, 2019	Tommy Robinson: Man hands himself in after medic kicked in head at London protest Police hunt second person after Oxford Circus demonstration turns violent Independent - Published on August 7, 2019
Tommy Robinson: Police hunting two protesters after medic dragged to ground and kicked in head Police are searching for two men after a medic was dragged to the ground and kicked in the head during a demonstration against Tommy Robinson's imprisonment. Independent - Published on August 6, 2019	Tommy Robinson: Four arrested for assaulting police officer during London protests Total of 24 people detained during demonstrations following EDL founder's return to prison Independent - Published on August 4, 2019
Tommy Robinson: Tense standoff with police as supporters demand release of jailed activist Officers separate activist's followers from counter-demonstrators in London's busy Oxford Circus Independent - Published on August 3, 2019	Boris Johnson's social media chief called far-right Tommy Robinson associate a 'hero' No 10 digital adviser praised Anne Marie Waters in 2016 social media post Independent - Published on July 26, 2019
Supporters of jailed UK far-right activist march on parliament Dozens of angry supporters of British far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon scuffled with police and marched on parliament after he was jailed on Thursday for contempt of court. Reuters - Published on July 11, 2019	British far-right activist jailed for contempt of court British far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon was jailed on Thursday for committing contempt of court after he filmed defendants during a trial last year and posted the footage on social media. Reuters - Published on July 11, 2019
Tommy Robinson supporters hurl missiles at police as violence flares after EDL founder jailed for contempt Stephen Yaxley-Lennon lied to court and 'sought to portray himself as the victim', says judge Independent - Published on July 11, 2019	Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to nine months in prison for committing contempt of court. Independent - Published on July 11, 2019
Tommy Robinson case - live: EDL founder faces jail at sentencing for contempt of court Live updates from Old Bailey hearing Independent - Published on July 11, 2019	Tommy Robinson admits being jailed would be a 'win' for his cause as he appeals for donations 'My support will be stronger than ever ... either way I win,' activist said before sentencing Independent - Published on July 10, 2019
Tommy Robinson 'encouraged vigilante action' with Facebook video outside court, judges say Grooming gang member applied to overturn rape conviction because of Robinson's video, judgment reveals Independent - Published on July 9, 2019	Tommy Robinson case: Judges to reveal exactly why EDL founder is guilty of contempt of court EDL founder begged Donald Trump for asylum as he faces up to three years in prison Independent - Published on July 9, 2019
Tommy Robinson begs Donald Trump to grant him political asylum in US 'I beg Donald Trump, I beg the American government, to look at my case,' says activist following contempt of court conviction Independent - Published on July 8, 2019	Tommy Robinson case: Supporters hurl beer cans at journalists as tensions flare over judge's decision Chants of 'shame on you' and 'scum' outside Old Bailey as news of contempt of court verdict reaches supporters Independent - Published on July 5, 2019
UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson convicted in contempt-of-court case Judges on Friday found British far-right activist Tommy Robinson to be in contempt of court after he filmed defendants during a trial last year and posted the footage on social media, breaching.. Reuters - Published on July 5, 2019	Tommy Robinson: How close EDL founder came to collapsing Huddersfield grooming gang trial Exclusive: Five defence lawyers applied for jury to be dismissed over Robinson's Facebook live video Independent - Published on July 5, 2019
Tommy Robinson faces up to two years in prison after judges rule him in contempt of court Tommy Robinson faces up to two years in prison after being found in contempt of court for livestreaming outside a grooming trial. Independent - Published on July 5, 2019	Tommy Robinson bus given parking ticket outside court Supporters boo as double-decker bus screening pro-Robinson films is slapped with fine Independent - Published on July 5, 2019
Tommy Robinson case - live updates: EDL founder to hear verdict in contempt of court hearing that could see him jailed Two judges are expected to make their decision on Friday afternoon Independent - Published on July 5, 2019	Tommy Robinson urged his followers to harass grooming trial defendants during 'reckless' live video, court hears EDL founder broke reporting restrictions designed to ensure fair trial, it is claimed Independent - Published on July 4, 2019

Tommy Robinson (activist)

English far-right activist

Tommy Robinson (activist) ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

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Tommy Robinson released on bail following arrest on suspicion of assault

Tommy Robinson arrested in Barrow for assaulting 'spitting man'

Tommy Robinson libel hearing: 'Remarks led to far-right targeting family'

Tommy Robinson charged with common assault after Center Parcs swimming pool fight

Tommy Robinson: 20 suspects charged with violent disorder at Oldham European elections rally

Tommy Robinson 'arrested over assault at Center Parcs pool'

Mohiussunnath Chowdhury: How jihadi used signed copy of Tommy Robinson book and far-right websites to justify terror attack plans

Tommy Robinson cries in TV prison documentary with Ross Kemp after complaining about solitary confinement

Tommy Robinson: 13 suspects arrested over disorder by 'Muslim Defence League' at election rally

General election: Boris Johnson condemned after Tommy Robinson endorses him for general election

Tommy Robinson appears in High Court over 'very serious allegations' about Syrian child bullied in viral video

Tommy Robinson supporters sought by police after officers attacked at London protest

Police attempt to ban Tommy Robinson from England games

Tommy Robinson could be banned from all football matches under police push

Seven jailed over London 'free Tommy Robinson' protest

Tommy Robinson supporter weeps in court after being spared jail over 'disgraceful violence' at protest

Boris Johnson hailed by far-right extremists for 'brilliant' performance in parliament

Man at Tommy Robinson demonstration hunted by police over attack on officer

Tommy Robinson announces support for Julian Assange after 'talking to Wikileaks founder in prison'

Tommy Robinson released from prison 'looking a mess'

Tommy Robinson endorses Boris Johnson

Liberal Democrat peer calls protester in Tommy Robinson shirt a 'Nazi' over mosque row

Ukip leader: Richard Braine elected as Gerard Batten's successor after EU election wipeout

Tommy Robinson: Man hands himself in after medic kicked in head at London protest

Tommy Robinson: Police hunting two protesters after medic dragged to ground and kicked in head

Tommy Robinson: Four arrested for assaulting police officer during London protests

Tommy Robinson: Tense standoff with police as supporters demand release of jailed activist

Boris Johnson's social media chief called far-right Tommy Robinson associate a 'hero'

Supporters of jailed UK far-right activist march on parliament

British far-right activist jailed for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson supporters hurl missiles at police as violence flares after EDL founder jailed for contempt

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson case - live: EDL founder faces jail at sentencing for contempt of court

Tommy Robinson admits being jailed would be a 'win' for his cause as he appeals for donations

Tommy Robinson 'encouraged vigilante action' with Facebook video outside court, judges say

Tommy Robinson case: Judges to reveal exactly why EDL founder is guilty of contempt of court

Tommy Robinson begs Donald Trump to grant him political asylum in US

Tommy Robinson case: Supporters hurl beer cans at journalists as tensions flare over judge's decision

UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson convicted in contempt-of-court case

Tommy Robinson: How close EDL founder came to collapsing Huddersfield grooming gang trial

Tommy Robinson faces up to two years in prison after judges rule him in contempt of court

Tommy Robinson bus given parking ticket outside court

Tommy Robinson case - live updates: EDL founder to hear verdict in contempt of court hearing that could see him jailed

Tommy Robinson urged his followers to harass grooming trial defendants during 'reckless' live video, court hears