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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Keep spreading the word': Tommy Robinson shares cryptic message on social media; urges people to assemble in London
Image: X@/TRobinsonNewEra Far-right British activist Tommy Robinson on Sunday shared a cryptic post calling people to assemble in London but gave no further details. 'The amount of people contacting me who are travelling from Ireland to London for September 13th is insane . We appreciate the support,' he posted on X. — TRobinsonNewEra (@TRobinsonNewEra) One user commented 'Train tickets are booked for me gf & friends. And more friends say they are coming. Keep spreading the word,' sharing a picture of them wearing a t-shirt that read 'September 13th London be there…enough is enough!!' Another user said 'What is there on September 13th in London?' 'Booked my tickets from Ireland yesterday. Meeting lads I've not seen for years. I wouldn't miss this for the world,' another user commented. Robinson previously posted 'the future belongs to patriots, nothing can stop what is coming.' It is unclear whether these two posts are related. Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, 42, is known for his controversial statements, inflammatory views, and has a vocal presence on social media. He has previously been imprisoned for assault (2005), mortgage fraud (2014), and contempt of court offences (2019). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like NYC Hotel Smartphone Booking | Bookmark Now! | New York City Hotel Booking | Mill Canyon Road Click Here Undo Robinson presents himself as a whistleblower suppressed by the state, a narrative that has gained substantial online support, including public backing from Elon Musk. The latter reinstated Robinson's X account earlier this year and substantiated his claims about establishment failures in prosecuting child exploitation cases. 'Why is Tommy Robinson in a solitary confinement prison for telling the truth? He should be freed and those who covered up this travesty should take his place in that cell,' Musk said at the time. Robinson was initially a member of the far-right British National Party and in 2009, he co-founded the English Defence League (EDL) to protest the activities of a small Salafist group in Luton. While the movement claimed to oppose "Islamist fascism," its influence waned in the early 2010s following revelations of ties to Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in July 2011, as per Le Monde.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Free Balochistan': Who is Tommy Robinson? Controversial far-right activist who gained support from Elon Musk
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has drawn fresh attention online after he posted on X "Free Balochistan". The post, shared with his more than one million followers on X (formerly Twitter), is the latest in a series of controversial statements from the 42-year-old figure known for his inflammatory views, legal troubles, and vocal presence on social media. — TRobinsonNewEra (@TRobinsonNewEra) Tensions are running high in Balochistan following a violent crackdown by authorities on a peaceful rally in Hub Chowki. The protest, organised by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), was held to denounce the extrajudicial killing of Zeeshan Zaheer, a BYC member from Panjgur, allegedly targeted by a state-backed death squad. The BYC reports that a large number of women, children, and families of forcibly disappeared persons had joined the rally. Despite the peaceful nature of the protest, security forces responded with aerial firing, tear gas shelling, and mass arrests once the demonstration ended. Among those detained were four women — Sadiya, Samina, Aseela, and Mehtab — and human rights activist Abdullah Baloch. More than 20 hours later, their whereabouts remain unknown, with no legal proceedings initiated. Who is Tommy Robinson? Robinson rose to prominence in the UK as the founder of the English Defence League (EDL), a far-right, anti-Islam group notorious for staging violent protests between 2009 and 2013. His activism has long focused on immigration, Islam, and what he describes as the failure of British authorities to confront crimes like grooming gang abuse. Over the years, he has been jailed for assault (2005), mortgage fraud (2014), and previous contempt of court offences (2019), the latter for filming defendants during a grooming gang trial and potentially jeopardising judicial proceedings. Robinson portrays himself as a whistleblower silenced by the state, gaining significant online backing, including from Elon Musk earlier this year, who reinstated Robinson's X account and has echoed his claims about establishment failures in prosecuting child sexual exploitation cases. Musk had also advocated for his release from jail in January saying, "Why is Tommy Robinson in a solitary confinement prison for telling the truth? He should be freed and those who covered up this travesty should take his place in that cell."
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"From hobo to hero": Tommy Robinson's dramatic makeover stuns social media
Credit: X/@TRobinsonNewEra Tommy Robinson has been released from prison early, and his striking new look has captured just as much attention as his sudden freedom. The 42-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, walked out of HMP Woodhill on Tuesday (May 27) after the High Court last week reduced his 18-month civil contempt of court sentence by four months. Sporting longer hair, a bushy beard, and a rosary around his neck, Robinson looked nearly unrecognisable as he recorded a video message outside the prison. He announced plans to hold a 'free speech festival' in London later this year, wearing a red MEGA hat – a British spin on the US MAGA slogan. Robinson's transformation was short-lived, however. Hours after his release, he was filmed getting a haircut and shave, jokingly dubbed in a social media clip: 'From hobo to hero. The man is back.' He appeared to settle on a short pompadour style, which fans in the comment section widely praised. One user commented, 'Who is that guy. Looking good man!' A second user said, 'You look great now. It's admirable that no matter how many times the government, justice system, police and mainstream media try to knock it down you get straight back up laughing.' Few others even joked how the beard looked suited Robinson and said that they were bummed that he got his hair cut. One person joked, 'Love you man its great to have you back! Although 'Hobo Hero' is an awesome moniker.' What's ahead for Robinson? Robinson was initially set for release on July 26. However, the judge agreed to cut his sentence short after receiving assurances that he would comply with the 2021 injunction, which bars him from repeating his allegations against a Syrian teenager. The Syrian refugee, who had successfully sued Robinson for libel over the claims, obtained the injunction in 2021. To secure his early release, Robinson was also required to take steps to reduce his custodial time, including removing social media posts in which he repeated the false claims. Robinson was jailed in October after admitting multiple breaches of the injunction. But he still faces two additional court cases: on June 5, he's due at Westminster Magistrates' Court accused of harassing two journalists, and in October 2026, he'll stand trial for allegedly failing to provide the PIN for his phone when stopped by police. As soon as he walked out, Robinson didn't hold back in his 27-minute video outside the prison gates. He claimed his family had been receiving death threats and thanked Elon Musk for his support. Musk, who owns social media platform X, has previously spoken out in favour of Robinson's release.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Right-wing, anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson released early from prison: Why was his jail term controversial?
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, after being released from jail (Photo: X) Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was released early from prison on Tuesday after a high court judge reduced his sentence for contempt of court by four months. Robinson's real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. He was serving an 18-month jail term for breaching a court order that barred him from repeating false allegations about a Syrian refugee. The 42-year-old left HMP Woodhill in Buckinghamshire on Tuesday, after the court accepted that he had shown a 'change in attitude' and taken steps to comply with the injunction. In October 2024, Robinson was sentenced to 18 months—14 months as punishment and four months as a coercive measure to push him to follow a 2021 injunction. That injunction followed a successful libel case by Jamal Hijazi, a schoolboy Robinson falsely accused online of attacking girls, despite a viral video in 2018 showing Hijazi being assaulted. — TRobinsonNewEra (@TRobinsonNewEra) Although the sentencing judge noted Robinson showed 'no remorse or contrition', Mr Justice Jeremy Johnson ruled last week that the coercive part of the sentence had served its purpose. After the release, Robinson appeared visibly changed, with longer hair and a beard. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In a video shared on his X account, he gave an assurance that he would not repeat the allegations. 'He has given an assurance that he will comply with the injunction in the future, that he has no intention of breaching it again,' said Justice Johnson. 'I consider it appropriate to grant the application.' The Solicitor General brought two contempt cases against Robinson after he ignored the high court's order. The first was in June 2023 and focused on Robinson promoting a film called Silenced, which included defamatory claims. It was also pinned to the top of his X profile and shared in interviews. The second was filed in August and concerned Robinson playing the film at a rally in Trafalgar Square and included six further breaches. In total, he admitted to ten breaches of the injunction. The court heard Robinson's behaviour had led to a campaign of abuse against Hijazi and forced the teenager's family to move house for their safety, reports the Independent. Despite previously fleeing the country to avoid legal consequences, Robinson returned and was taken into custody in October 2024. Robinson's legal team argued that he had removed much of the offending content and no longer intended to defy the injunction. The judge accepted this, but warned that any future breaches could land him back in prison for up to two years. Contempt of court, though classified as a civil offence, can still lead to criminal penalties such as imprisonment. It typically involves behaviour that disrupts the legal process, like breaching reporting restrictions or sharing material that could affect active cases. In Robinson's case, the offences stemmed from defying a legal reporting ban, rather than any direct attempt to influence the outcome of a trial.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Car ploughs into crowd during Liverpool victory parade; shocking video goes viral
— TRobinsonNewEra (@TRobinsonNewEra) Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Celebrations in Liverpool took a frightening turn on Monday evening when a car drove into a crowd during the Premier League champions' victory parade. The incident occurred on Water Street in the city centre, prompting an immediate police to a statement from Merseyside Police, authorities were contacted shortly after 6 p.m. following reports that a vehicle had struck several pedestrians. 'We are currently dealing with reports of an RTC (Road Traffic Collision) in Liverpool city centre,' the statement said. 'The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained.'The video of the crash quickly went viral on social media, sparking concern among fans and citizens. Fortunately, details regarding injuries remain unconfirmed, and police have not disclosed the identity of the detained incident cast a brief shadow over an otherwise jubilant day in Liverpool. Thousands of fans lined the streets to celebrate the club's Premier League triumph, as players and staff paraded through the city on an open-top bus emblazoned with the phrase 'Ours. Again.'Liverpool clinched the title last month with four matches to spare and wrapped up the season with a commanding 10-point lead over second-placed Arsenal. The team lifted the trophy on Sunday following a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at parade saw red flares, music, and ecstatic fans stretching along the route from Allerton Maze to Blundell Street. Scottish DJ Calvin Harris returned to provide music on the team bus, reprising his role from the club's 2022 parade after their FA Cup and League Cup double."This year, Virgil (Van Dijk) took the reins – I guess being captain and all that. He just said, 'You're doing the bus this year!' So I said, 'Alright, I'll be there,'' Harris shared in an interview with Liverpool's official scenes marked a sharp contrast from Liverpool's last league title in the 2019–20 season, when COVID-19 restrictions prevented fans from celebrating with a public parade.
