Tommy Robinson tells tens of thousands at London rally to prepare for ‘battle of Britain’
Tommy Robinson addressed tens of thousands of supporters at a rally in London, urging them to prepare for a 'battle of Britain.' The event, which featured Islamophobic and ethnonationalist rhetoric, saw a turnout estimated at around 60,000, significantly lower than the previous year's attendance. Despite the decline in numbers, campaign group Hope Not Hate expressed concern over the ongoing influence of Robinson's movement.
- ▪Tommy Robinson told supporters to prepare for the 'battle of Britain' during a rally in London.
- ▪The turnout for the rally was estimated at about 60,000, down from 150,000 the previous year.
- ▪Robinson encouraged attendees to engage in local politics ahead of the next general election.
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Crowds near Trafalgar Square in London at the Unite the Kingdom march. Photograph: Maja Smiejkowska/PAView image in fullscreenCrowds near Trafalgar Square in London at the Unite the Kingdom march. Photograph: Maja Smiejkowska/PAFar rightTommy Robinson tells tens of thousands at London rally to prepare for ‘battle of Britain’Turnout down at second Unite the Kingdom march featuring Islamophobic and ethnonationalist hate speech and flyersGeraldine McKelvieSat 16 May 2026 14.21 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 14.22 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson told tens of thousands of supporters to prepare for the “battle of Britain” during a rally in central London on Saturday.Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, drew tens of thousands of…
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