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UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson says arrested at Heathrow

Le Monde (English) · Jun 15, 2026, 2:25 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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As he was returning from Russia, the anti-immigration and anti-Islam activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was questioned by police, who seized some of his equipment.

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UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson says arrested at Heathrow

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