Tommy Robinson set to debate 'suspicion' of Islam at Oxford Union despite outcry

Sky News ^ | June 13, 2026

[MinorityRepublican]

The far-right activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, will be joined by fellow far-right campaigner Laurence Fox and journalist Jonathan Sacerdoti for the debate on 17 June.

They will be opposed by former Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, activist Abdullah al Andalusi and podcaster Michael Doward.

"It is particularly frustrating to see this event still going ahead, despite the union society being well aware of the extent of local concern about it," said Ms Dodds.

The Oxford Union (OU) has a long history of hosting controversial debates, and says its roots "lie in free speech".

Arwa Elrayess, the debating union's president, posted a statement saying OU members will have the opportunity to challenge the speakers in the debate and that she was "delighted" to see the union "continue to uphold the central principle of free speech that this Society was built upon".

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[Nateman]

...far-right activist...

This is Communist dog whistle speak for 'Hate this guy and disregard anything he says!'

[HYPOCRACY]

“It is particularly frustrating to see this event still going ahead, despite the union society being well aware of the extent of local concern about it,” said Ms Dodds.

Women who defend Islam are retarded and suicidal. Nobody should listen to a word they spew.

[Bon of Babble]

and says its roots "lie in free speech."

There is no "free speech" in the UK and everyone knows it.

Wouldn't be surprised if "Tommy Robinson," Laurence Fox and journalist Jonathan Sacerdoti are arrested during the debate for "racial incitement."

[mewzilla]

Note to the UK: If you succeed in wresting control back from your Deep State, the first thing you need to do is get yourselves a formal, written constitution that protects the citizenry from its government.

As the US Constitution is the only governing document on the planet that does this, please feel free to crib ours, especially the Bill of Rights, numbers 1 through 9.

[hanamizu]

“...The far-right activist... will be joined by fellow far-right campaigner...opposed by ...activist Abdullah al Andalusi”

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And what kind of activist is this Abdullah al Andalusi chap?

[PGR88]

They will be opposed by former Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, activist Abdullah al Andalusi and podcaster Michael Doward.

I can sum-up the globalist, elitist-tory twat Rees-Mogg's argument for you already: He'll give the standard leftist whine "we're better than this."

[libertylover]

And what kind of activist is this Abdullah al Andalusi chap?

I don't know, but I'd guess he's a lot farther left than Tommy Robinson is right. (Tagline is still accurate.)

[MachIV]

"Far right"......😖

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Tommy Robinson will debate whether the West is "right to be suspicious of Islam" at the Oxford Union, despite outcry from faith leaders, politicians and campaigners.

The fact that they don't even want it debated proves the point.

An unintended consequence.

[vpintheak]

Never underestimate the self-loathing of white western leftists. Sick puppies.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

"It is particularly frustrating to see this event still going ahead"

Yeah! We thought we had cowed all conservatives into silence and submission. The NERVE of them to want to debate this!

[Honorary Serb]

“Abdullah al Andalusi” is Arabic for Abdullah the Spaniard!

All the best to Tommy Robinson, and to free speech in the UK!