Criminal Record, Jail Sentences And Free Speech Claims: Who Is Tommy Robinson, The Man Behind London’s Anti-Immigration March?

Around 110,000 people joined the anti-immigration march in London. The demonstration was led by Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. He first came to prominence in 2009 when he founded the English Defence League. He has a long criminal record and remains one of Britain’s most divisive persons.

New Delhi: London witnessed a massive show of strength on its streets as an anti-immigration march drew close to 110,000 people. At the centre of the protest stood Tommy Robinson, the man who has long divided Britain.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has built a reputation as one of the country’s most controversial activists. His name is tied to provocative statements on immigration, Islam and the media, as well as a long trail of legal battles.