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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Gregor Young

Tommy Robinson 'deported from two countries in the last 24 hours'

TOMMY Robinson has claimed he was deported from two different countries in the space of 24 hours over concerns around "national security".

The far-right agitator, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said he had tried to enter Bogota, the capital of Colombia, where he had planned a "real relaxing" break.

However, he claimed that upon landing he was detained, saying he had been deemed a "threat to national security".

Instead of going on a deportation flight back to the UK, Robinson then decided to fly to Panama instead.

Robinson alleged he was detained again, citing "national security" concerns, before he was told he was going to be deported to the UK.

He claimed he was being deported "due to my political beliefs".

It comes a week after between 110,000 and 150,000 people gathered for Robinson's "Unite The Kingdom" rally in London, which saw dozens of people arrested in connection with assault and public order crimes after violent disorder broke out.

Billionaire Twitter/X owner Elon Musk joined the protest via video link, where he called for "revolutionary government change", leading to accusations he was inciting violence.

A total of 24 people were arrested at the protests, 23 of whom were believed to be involved in the Unite the Kingdom rally and one who "was believed to be involved in the counter-protest" which was attended by around 5000 people.

The Metropolitan Police said they expect to arrest around 50 more people, with the majority of incidents linked to the Unite the Kingdom event.

Meanwhile, in Scotland two far-right-backed protests are set to take place this weekend.

The first, a "unity rally" at Glasgow's Buchanan Street steps on Saturday, has been organised by convicted domestic abuser and anti-immigration podcaster John Watt.

Secondly, campaigners are expecting fascist groups including Patriotic Alternative to again turn out in Falkirk on Sunday to protest the use of the town’s Cladach Hotel to house asylum seekers.

Anti-racism campaign group Stand Up To Racism has issued a call for Scots to turn out to oppose the demonstrations.

A spokesperson said: “Saturday saw the largest fascist-led demonstration in British history. It should be a wake-up call.

“This weekend, we take the streets back.

“On Saturday, oppose the far-right 'unity rally' in Glasgow.

“On Sunday, let's all support refugees and local anti-racists in Falkirk.”

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