21 h. ago Tommy Robinson says he found Jesus in prison. Churches disagree about how to respond

C of E faces dilemma as far right claims Christianity to push agenda that often clashes with gospel messageGary made sure he got to Whitehall early for the “unite the kingdom” (UTK) outdoor carol service in the run-up to Christmas. After about 150,000 people turned up for the last rally called by Tommy Robinson in September, the leader of the anti-migrant far-right movement, he wanted to be sure of a prime position.He needn’t have worried. About 1,500 people – perhaps 1% of September’s turnout – came to Whitehall to sing carols and hear preachers in the twilight of a mid-December day. Robinson had publicly insisted the event was a non-political celebration of Christmas; maybe that deterred some of movement’s more ardent activists. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Inside the astonishing return of Christianity in Britain... and how it's being driven by a young generation who are fed

Christmas carols evoke certain images: Choristers in ruffs, wise men from the orient and now, please, the often angry Right-winger Tommy Robinson, writes QUENTIN LETTS.

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9 d. ago Tommy Robinson shoved by furious pro boxer as security step in at Misfits event

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was shoved by a previously convicted professional boxer in an explosive confrontation at the Misfits Boxing event in Dubai

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9 d. ago New Catholic leader says Church must be ‘authentic’ on societal issues

Archbishop-elect Richard Moth was asked about migration, assisted dying and safeguarding in his first public appearance in the new role.

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2 w. ago Only 1,000 people turn out to Tommy Robinson’s ‘Christmas service’

Robinson told the event he used to “hate the church”

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2 w. ago Tommy Robinson Unite the Kingdom rally passes peacefully as hundreds attend carol concert in Whitehall

A protest against digital ID and a Stand Up To Racism protest also took place, with the latter being kept apart from the Unite the Kingdom rally

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2 w. ago Tommy Robinson’s London ‘Christmas service’ draws about 1,000 people

Number is stark contrast with estimated 110,000 at far-right activist’s ‘unite the kingdom’ rally in SeptemberThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson led a carol concert to “put the Christ back into Christmas” on Saturday in an event that had a huge drop-off in attendance from his last rally in London.The Metropolitan police said about 1,000 people attended the event at its peak, in stark contrast to the estimated 110,000 who turned up to Robinson’s “unite the kingdom” rally in September. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tommy Robinson closes Unite the Kingdom ‘Christmas service’ – live

Tommy Robinson closes Unite the Kingdom ‘Christmas service’ – live  The Independent

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2 w. ago Tommy Robinson closes Unite the Kingdom ‘Christmas service’ after police keep protesters apart– live

Attendees kept apart from a Stand Up To Racism counter protest on Whitehall

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2 w. ago Tommy Robinson leads carol concert 'putting Christ back into Christmas' as Billy Bragg joins counter

Robinson has invited his supporters to attend the event taking place in Whitehall later today, which he insisted was not a protest about Islam or immigration.

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2 w. ago London protests LIVE: Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' rally gets underway with carol concert

The protest began in the north end of Whitehall from 3pm

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2 w. ago Tommy Robinson holds Unite the Kingdom ‘Christmas service’ as police brace for protests – live

Met confirms increased police presence in central London as multiple demonstrations planned including counter-protest

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2 w. ago London protests LIVE: Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' protest gets underway with carol concert

The protest is set to begin in the north end of Whitehall from 3pm

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2 w. ago Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' rally underway with carol concert

Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' rally underway with carol concert  London Evening Standard

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2 w. ago Small boats migrants should be allowed to live and work in the UK, says Zack Polanski

The Green Party leader has accused Sir Keir Starmer and Labour of matching ‘the racist rhetoric of the far right, from Nigel Farage to Tommy Robinson’

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2 w. ago Tommy Robinson to hold Unite the Kingdom ‘Christmas service’ as police brace for protests – live

Met confirms increased police presence in central London as multiple demonstrations planned including counter-protest

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2 w. ago London protests LIVE: Police brace as Tommy Robinson supporters to gather in Whitehall

London protests LIVE: Police brace as Tommy Robinson supporters to gather in Whitehall  London Evening Standard

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2 w. ago London protests LIVE: Police brace as Tommy Robinson supporters to gather for 'Unite the Kingdom' march in Whitehall

The protest is set to begin in the north end of Whitehall from 3pm

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2 w. ago Bishops hit out at Tommy Robinson's 'put Christ back into Christmas' demo today

Robinson has invited his supporters to attend the event taking place in Whitehall later today, which he insisted was not a protest about Islam or immigration.

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2 w. ago Church of England issues ‘Christmas is for all’ message ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

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