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Tommy Robinson conviction leaves far right with leadership void
UK NewsPolitics•November 1, 2026 at 11:00 AMNational

Tommy Robinson conviction leaves far right with leadership void

By Ben Quinn Political correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

With heir apparent Danny Tommo also in custody, Robinson’s conviction for harassing journalists is blow to anti-migrant movementThe verdict was met with a groan from Tommy Robinson’s supporters, who had sat behind the dock throughout his harassment trial.It took more than 11 hours of jury deliberations to find the far-right activist guilty of harassment causing fear of violence to two journalists, enough time for a band of lieutenants and hangers-on to get their hopes up that he might be acquitted. Continue reading...

With heir apparent Danny Tommo also in custody, Robinson’s conviction for harassing journalists is blow to anti-migrant movement

The verdict was met with a groan from Tommy Robinson’s supporters, who had sat behind the dock throughout his harassment trial.

It took more than 11 hours of jury deliberations to find the far-right activist guilty of harassment causing fear of violence to two journalists, enough time for a band of lieutenants and hangers-on to get their hopes up that he might be acquitted.

Continue reading...

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