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Tommy Robinson . "Where's the Money Gone" Channel 4

(7 Posts)
butterandjam Fri 11-Sept-26 13:26:57

I really recommend watching this. It's an eye opener into what TR is really about.

Presented by investigative journalist Matt Shea, the Channel 4 programme examines the financial operation built around Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.

<https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/09/08/tommy-robinson-spain-finances-money/>

Cossy Fri 11-Sept-26 13:34:50

I’m not sure, if it’s showing that some of the cash from his numerous gofundme’s from his followers, that would surprise me.

I do wish people would call him by his “registered” name rather than his many aliases.

Cossy Fri 11-Sept-26 13:35:37

Sorry! In my excitement I’ve typed rubbish.

What I meant to say if it show “disappearing” funds

Fallingstar Fri 11-Sept-26 13:42:36

Cossy

I’m not sure, if it’s showing that some of the cash from his numerous gofundme’s from his followers, that would surprise me.

I do wish people would call him by his “registered” name rather than his many aliases.

He named himself after his hero, a notorious football hooligan.
Speaks volumes.
But I always try to refer him as Yaxley Lennon.

butterandjam Fri 11-Sept-26 14:13:50

My post includes both names.

If you watch the program is becomes clear that "Tommy Robinson" is the name he uses during his non-stop public fundraising from supporters.

Moving/hiding the money out of sight, features the other name. Or his wife/ ex-wifes names.

Millions disappeared unaccounted for . People he named in his "tragic victim" donation appeals who never saw a penny of the money he claimed to have raised for them.

Graphite Fri 11-Sept-26 14:17:12

Very revealing. One company after another in his wife's name none of which ever submit accounts before being struck off.

I was surprised Shea didn't mention Yaxley Lennon's 2020 trip to Russia where its state media gave him positive coverage after he voiced support for Putin. The New York Times alleged the trip "was actually a front for his real purpose, which was to seek out Russian bank accounts where he could hide his money".

Andrew Edge, once a top official in Britain First and the EDL, said Yaxley Lennon had called him soon after he left prison in September 2019 to ask about bank accounts in Russia. Yaxley Lennon was already facing the libel suit over Jamal Hijazi and wanted to hide his money, Edge said.

Cossy Fri 11-Sept-26 14:19:59

A thoroughly nasty piece of work!

Still, clearly some people think he’s an ok normal bloke