# Nigel Farage explains stance on Reform UK members supporting Tommy Robinson

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nigel-farage-explains-stance-on-reform-uk-members-supporting-tommy-robinson/
- Published: 2026-10-28T18:27:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T20:51:07+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nigel-farage-reform-uk-tommy-robinson-b3075168.html
- Topics: Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Farage says Reform cannot monitor members’ views.
- He condemned the conduct behind Robinson’s conviction.
- Robinson could face up to 10 years in prison.

## Summary

Nigel Farage said Reform UK cannot monitor members’ views or online activity, responding to questions about members supporting Tommy Robinson. He said liking a social media post does not necessarily mean someone is a committed supporter, while calling the conduct behind Robinson’s conviction “very wrong”.

Robinson, whose name is Stephen Lennon, was convicted of harassing two journalists and causing them to fear violence, and could face up to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors said reporter Andrew Young and Daily Mail editor Jacob Dirnhuber left their homes or hired extra security because they feared an attack. Farage has previously described Robinson as “thuggish” and said he was not what Reform UK needed.

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