Tommy Robinson claimed he was moving cash abroad because he could not open a bank account in the UK. The reality tells a very different story. Court documents show that he filed for bankruptcy in 2021 after accumulating debts exceeding £2 million. Far from being a victim of banking restrictions, his financial collapse exposes the inconsistency in his narrative.
Bankrupts can still have bank accounts, with banks such as Nationwide offering them. The truth is that Stephen Lennon has an appalling financial record, which makes him a liability to most financial institutions. His history of unpaid debts, coupled with the numerous libel cases he has lost, means that any bank would think twice before taking him on. His inability to manage his own finances is his own fault and the direct result of his own decisions.
Despite that, he continues to raise large sums at rallies and online events, presenting them as funds for activism or legal defence. Yet the reality is that these collections often end up in his own pocket rather than being properly declared to HMRC. Collecting cash at a demonstration and then moving it abroad is not the behaviour of a man campaigning for transparency or justice. It is deeply suspicious and raises serious questions about accountability and intent.
This is not just about money. It reveals a deeper pattern of deception and manipulation. Robinson has a long history of misleading supporters, portraying himself as a persecuted patriot while using public donations to fund his personal life and legal problems. His so-called fight for “freedom” is a lucrative business model built on fear and outrage.
Supporters deserve honesty. When someone claims to be standing for truth but hides the truth about their own affairs, that is not leadership. It is deceit. The bankruptcy filings and public records make it clear that the problem was not persecution but mismanagement and dishonesty.
And for those still insisting that he is being unfairly targeted, the facts speak for themselves. Section 7 of the Terrorism Act applies to everyone. It does not matter who you are or what you call yourself. The law exists to protect the public, not to make exceptions for individuals with a camera crew and a donation link. Robinson is not above the law, no matter how many excuses his supporters invent.
