Tommy Robinson
Activist
Tommy Robinson
Activist
Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, is a British political activist and commentator. He is known for his controversial views on immigration, Islam, and multiculturalism in the UK. Robinson has been a polarizing figure in British politics and society, with supporters praising him as a champion of free speech and critics accusing him of spreading hatred and promoting Islamophobia.
Tommy Robinson Appeals Prison Sentence Amid Fears of Muslim Inmate Attacks in UK Jails
- Friday, 04 April 2025
Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is appealing his 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court. He was sentenced in October and initially held at HMP Belmarsh before being moved to HMP Woodhill due to threats from other prisoners. After further threats were made, he was transferred to a "closed wing" where he cannot be accessed by other inmates, but still has access to a laptop and gym facilities.
Piers Morgan calls Tommy Robinson a 'bigoted lunatic' in heated
- Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Tommy Robinson, founder of the English Defence League, claimed during a debate with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on ITV’s Good Morning Britain that Islamophobia is not a real word. Robinson appeared on the program to defend his tweets following a terrorist attack near a mosque in Finsbury Park, London.
Tommy Robinson address to Oxford Union
- Thursday, 01 January 2015
Tommy Robinson | Full Address | Oxford Union