Professional bigot Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (stage name ‘Tommy Robinson’) announces plans to run for European Parliament
Manchester community leaders hit out at anti-Islam activist’s planned event in city
Faith leaders and politicians from across Manchester have united to condemn the anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, who has announced plans to stand as an MEP in the European elections.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is holding an event in Wythenshawe, south Manchester, later on Thursday at which he is expected to address supporters on his first foray into frontline politics next month.