Tommy Robinson invited to address US Congress members in Washington by Republican supporters
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Middle East Forum, an American think tank that has been funding pro-Robinson protests in Britain, said it has invited Robinson for a two-day trip to Washington alongside the right-wing David Horowitz Freedom Center. Sam Brownback reportedly suggested the UK should be more “sympathetic” to Robinson in July, warning the British ambassador that the Trump administration might publicly criticise its handling of the case. Gregg Roman, director of the MEF, told The Independent he was “pretty sure” Robinson’s visa application would succeed. He said the English Defence League founder was invited “to demonstrate the resolve an American organisation has to allow there to be a free and open and public discussion about Islamism in the UK”.
History of this topic
Tommy Robinson could be arrested before flagship demo as police prepare for disorder
The Independent
Tommy Robinson announces support for Julian Assange after ‘talking to WikiLeaks founder in prison’
The Independent
Tommy Robinson: EDL founder begs Trump to grant him political asylum in US
The Independent
Tommy Robinson: EDL founder not granted US visa in time to meet Congress members in Washington
The Independent
Tommy Robinson walks free after judge refers case to attorney general
The Independent
UK far-right leader Tommy Robinson leaves London court and is cheered by supporters
CNN
Tommy Robinson appeal: Police bracing for potential disorder as appeal judges decide whether to free far-right leader
The Independent
Tommy Robinson: Jailed UK far-right activist has some big-name US supporters
CNN
Tommy Robinson march: Arizona congressman labelled a 'disgrace' after calling Muslim men 'scourge' in speech
The Independent
Tommy Robinson lawyers appeal for far-right leader to be freed from prison because of 'procedural deficiencies'
The IndependentDiscover Related
