Tommy Robinson pleads not guilty to harassment

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Alex Pope

BBC News, Bedfordshire

Reuters Tommy Robinson, standing outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, talking into a black microphone, with a golden lion head on it, with his left hand raised. He is wearing a light jacket, a black T-shirt and has short dark hair and short beard. He is standing by black railings. Reuters

Tommy Robinson spoke outside Westminster Magistrates' Court ahead of his court appearance

Political activist Tommy Robinson has pleaded not guilty to two charges of harassing two journalists.

The 42-year-old from Luton, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence towards two Daily Mail reporters between 5 and 7 August.

He was released on bail and is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 3 July.

Mr Yaxley-Lennon is also facing a trial in October 2026 over an accusation he failed to provide the pin for his mobile phone when stopped by Kent Police in Folkestone in July 2024.

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