How Tommy Robinson’s Message Took Root in Ireland
15 October - 20 mins
Podcast Series
Newstalk Daily
Tommy Robinson — the self-styled “patriot” and founder of the English Defence League — was back before the courts this week, this time facing terrorism-related charges. But as his legal battle unfolds, the shockwaves of Robinson’s malign influence are being felt far beyond Britain’s borders. His message of grievance and outrage has found new life in Ireland, amplified through social media, Telegram groups, and even protests on Irish streets.
In today’s podcast, Ciara Doherty first listens to some of Robinson’s rhetoric, media coverage of the recent Unite the Kingdom protest, described in the British media as a “day of rage,” and Robinson’s claim yesterday outside Westminster Magistrate’s Co...
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