Tommy Robinson Is Being Chased For His ‘Missing Millions’
ViceJUL 2022
UK: Tommy Robinson Arrested Under Terrorism Law
Above: Above: Right-wing activist Tommy Robinson is greeted as he attends a demonstration at Richmond Terrace, Whitehall on April 23, 2024 in London, England. Image copyright: Peter Nicholls/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
If Robinson's blatant violation of his defamation ruling wasn't bad enough, tens of thousands of his far-right supporters, as well as several fellow far-right speakers, joined last weekend's illegal performance. Robinson's growing popularity has also gone from attacking Muslim refugees to targeting LGBTQ people, vaccines, and green energy. The UK is witnessing an unprecedented growth in hate-filled movements.
Narrative B
For simply showing up to a rally and speaking his mind, Tommy Robinson was detained for six hours and treated like a terror suspect, with police revoking his right to remain silent under the terror law. The irony is that while the police spend their time interrogating an innocent political activist, they're choosing to ignore actual pro-Hamas protesters filling the streets at the same time. The UK treats patriotism with disdain while propping up those who hate the country.