11. Factsheet: Tommy Robinson
- Author:
- Tommy Robinson
- Publication Date:
- 05-2021
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- The Bridge Initiative, Georgetown University
- Abstract:
- Tommy Robinson is a British anti-Muslim and anti-immigration activist. A co-founder of the racist English Defense League, Robinson believes Islam is a “disease” and Muslims are invading Europe. He has been connected to trans-national anti-Muslim activists and organizations, including PEGIDA. Robinson has had numerous criminal convictions and is currently serving time in jail.
- Topic:
- Islam, Far Right, Muslims, Tommy Robinson, and English Defense League (EDL)
- Political Geography:
- Britain, United Kingdom, and Europe