Tommy Robinson case - as it happened: EDL founder walks free from Old Bailey as judge adjourns hearing
6 years, 3 months ago

Tommy Robinson case - as it happened: EDL founder walks free from Old Bailey as judge adjourns hearing

The Independent  

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Thousands Rally in London to Support Far-Right Figure Tommy Robinson
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands Rally in London to Support Far-Right Figure Tommy Robinson

Live Mint  

Thousands gathered in London to support Tommy Robinson, a prominent far-right figure in the UK, who was recently arrested for contempt of court. The protests were a response to his recent inflammatory statements about immigration and Islam. The rallies saw heightened tensions, leading to multiple arrests, with both pro- and anti-Robinson supporters being among those arrested.

Four people arrested during pro-Tommy Robinson and anti-racism marches
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Four people arrested during pro-Tommy Robinson and anti-racism marches

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson could be arrested before flagship demo as police prepare for disorder
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson could be arrested before flagship demo as police prepare for disorder

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X account
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X account

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson could face jail as new contempt of court claim lodged
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson could face jail as new contempt of court claim lodged

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson ‘leaves UK’ amid contempt of court case as arrest warrant issued
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson ‘leaves UK’ amid contempt of court case as arrest warrant issued

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson ‘arrested under anti-terror laws’ following film complaint
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson ‘arrested under anti-terror laws’ following film complaint

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Tommy Robinson claims he was arrested in Canada on suspicion of immigration offences after giving speech - as video shows far-Right activist 'being led away in handcuffs'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson claims he was arrested in Canada on suspicion of immigration offences after giving speech - as video shows far-Right activist 'being led away in handcuffs'

Daily Mail  

Tommy Robinson has claimed he was arrested in Canada last night over an 'outstanding immigration warrant' after speaking at an event. A file photograph of Tommy Robinson speaking at Parliament Square in London on June 1 The English Defence League founder later tweeted: 'OK I'm free, well sort of. Robinson had been speaking at an event called 'An Evening with …

Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court case after 'breaching injunction in a libel case he lost against a Syrian refugee'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court case after 'breaching injunction in a libel case he lost against a Syrian refugee'

Daily Mail  

Tommy Robinson is facing a fresh contempt of court case after allegedly breaching an injunction in a libel case he lost. The Attorney General's office confirmed it has lodged papers with the court concerning the civil contempt case, which could see Robinson face up to two years in jail. Robinson is pictured during a protest in London in 2024 Tommy …

Tommy Robinson cleared of refusing to leave antisemitism march over Met Police error
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson cleared of refusing to leave antisemitism march over Met Police error

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson summonsed to face contempt of court proceedings
2 years, 9 months ago

Tommy Robinson summonsed to face contempt of court proceedings

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson faces possibility of new contempt of court action
2 years, 9 months ago

Tommy Robinson faces possibility of new contempt of court action

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson handed five-year stalking ban after turning up at Independent journalist’s home
3 years, 3 months ago

Tommy Robinson handed five-year stalking ban after turning up at Independent journalist’s home

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson ‘misused’ donations from far-right supporters, claim former allies
3 years, 9 months ago

Tommy Robinson ‘misused’ donations from far-right supporters, claim former allies

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson appears in High Court over ‘very serious allegations’ about Syrian child bullied in viral video
5 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson supporter weeps in court after being spared jail over ‘disgraceful violence’ at protest
5 years, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson case - live: EDL founder's supporters attack journalists after he is jailed for contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson case - live: EDL founder's supporters attack journalists after he is jailed for contempt of court

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

The Independent  

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British far-right activist Tommy Robinson jailed for nine months
5 years, 6 months ago

British far-right activist Tommy Robinson jailed for nine months

Al Jazeera  

Robinson jeopardised trial of a gang of alleged child abusers by posting video on Facebook, Britain’s High Court ruled. Tommy Robinson, a British far-right leader, has been sentenced to nine months in jail for contempt of court after broadcasting a video on Facebook that featured defendants in a criminal trial. The activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was found …

Tommy Robinson declares being jailed would be a ‘win’ for his cause as he appeals for donations
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson declares being jailed would be a ‘win’ for his cause as he appeals for donations

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson: EDL founder begs Trump to grant him political asylum in US
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson: EDL founder begs Trump to grant him political asylum in US

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson case: Judges to reveal exactly why EDL founder is in contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson supporters hurl beer cans at journalists as tensions flare over judge’s decision
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson supporters hurl beer cans at journalists as tensions flare over judge’s decision

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson case: EDL founder denies encouraging violence in contempt hearing as supporters heckle and jeer outside
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson case: EDL founder denies encouraging violence in contempt hearing as supporters heckle and jeer outside

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson case: Why EDL founder could be jailed again for contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson case: Why EDL founder could be jailed again for contempt of court

The Independent  

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Woman asks Tommy Robinson 'are you just spouting s****?' when he tries to recruit her on street in Salford
5 years, 8 months ago

Woman asks Tommy Robinson 'are you just spouting s****?' when he tries to recruit her on street in Salford

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson 'warned he could be breaking electoral law' at European elections campaign launch
5 years, 8 months ago

Tommy Robinson 'warned he could be breaking electoral law' at European elections campaign launch

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson court case: Police officer who told EDL founder to leave pub ‘did not know who he was’
5 years, 10 months ago

Tommy Robinson court case: Police officer who told EDL founder to leave pub ‘did not know who he was’

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson trial: Anti-Islam activist tells court police targeted him 'because of my beliefs'
5 years, 10 months ago

Tommy Robinson trial: Anti-Islam activist tells court police targeted him 'because of my beliefs'

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson could face up to two years in prison in fresh contempt of court proceedings
5 years, 10 months ago

Tommy Robinson could face up to two years in prison in fresh contempt of court proceedings

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson: Police called after ranting anti-Islam activist bangs on door of historian who helped fund lawsuit against him
5 years, 10 months ago

Tommy Robinson: Police called after ranting anti-Islam activist bangs on door of historian who helped fund lawsuit against him

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson's wedding video, a Ukip 'w******' and a butchered 'Hallelujah' at EDL founder's documentary launch
5 years, 10 months ago

Tommy Robinson's wedding video, a Ukip 'w******' and a butchered 'Hallelujah' at EDL founder's documentary launch

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson: Former EDL leader blames 'establishment' as his website is taken offline
6 years ago

Tommy Robinson: Former EDL leader blames 'establishment' as his website is taken offline

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson's former employer will not face police action over filming inside Old Bailey
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson's former employer will not face police action over filming inside Old Bailey

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson: EDL founder formally released from bail by judge at Old Bailey
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson: EDL founder formally released from bail by judge at Old Bailey

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson walks free after judge refers case to attorney general
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson walks free after judge refers case to attorney general

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson court case – live updates: EDL founder's hearing over contempt delayed again
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson court case – live updates: EDL founder's hearing over contempt delayed again

The Independent  

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UK far-right leader Tommy Robinson leaves London court and is cheered by supporters
6 years, 2 months ago

UK far-right leader Tommy Robinson leaves London court and is cheered by supporters

CNN  

CNN — An allegation of contempt of court against the British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson has been sent to the country’s attorney general, the Press Association reported. “I’ve kissed my kids goodbye three times.” He said that he hoped “the attorney general will kick this into the long grass.” The crowd shouted “Oh Tommy Robinson,” as he protested his innocence. …

Tommy Robinson court case: Police mount major operation around Old Bailey amid fears of disorder at EDL founder's contempt hearing
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson court case: Police mount major operation around Old Bailey amid fears of disorder at EDL founder's contempt hearing

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson jailed after breaking contempt of court laws with Facebook Live video
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson jailed after breaking contempt of court laws with Facebook Live video

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Tommy Robinson: Judge to decide whether to jail EDL founder again for contempt of court next week
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson: Judge to decide whether to jail EDL founder again for contempt of court next week

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson supporters hurl abuse at woman then rip away placard listing his previous crimes
6 years, 3 months ago

Tommy Robinson supporters hurl abuse at woman then rip away placard listing his previous crimes

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson's former employer investigated by police over potential contempt of court at Old Bailey
6 years, 3 months ago

Tommy Robinson's former employer investigated by police over potential contempt of court at Old Bailey

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson wins appeal - as it happened: Far-right leader walks free from prison on bail but could be jailed again
6 years, 5 months ago

Tommy Robinson wins appeal - as it happened: Far-right leader walks free from prison on bail but could be jailed again

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson faces new contempt hearing after being released from prison
6 years, 5 months ago

Tommy Robinson faces new contempt hearing after being released from prison

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson appeal: Police bracing for potential disorder as appeal judges decide whether to free far-right leader
6 years, 5 months ago

Tommy Robinson appeal: Police bracing for potential disorder as appeal judges decide whether to free far-right leader

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Tommy Robinson lawyers appeal for far-right leader to be freed from prison because of 'procedural deficiencies'
6 years, 5 months ago

Tommy Robinson lawyers appeal for far-right leader to be freed from prison because of 'procedural deficiencies'

The Independent  

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Tommy Robinson's imprisonment being used by far right to reorganise and create new 'racist street movement', MPs warn
6 years, 6 months ago

Tommy Robinson's imprisonment being used by far right to reorganise and create new 'racist street movement', MPs warn

The Independent  

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