If one supports Tommy Robinson, then the world will have to conclude that the support of paedophilia comes with it.

They may deny it, but we all know different.
Let’s take a closer look:
Tommy Robinson, the pseudonym of Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, is a political activist known for his involvement with the English Defence League (EDL) and for campaigning against what he describes as “Islamic extremism.” A recurring theme of his rhetoric has been to accuse authorities of covering up child sexual exploitation (CSE) by grooming gangs, often linking the crimes to the Muslim community. However, a factual examination of Robinson’s own associations reveals direct and indirect links to several individuals convicted of serious sexual offences against children.
It is important to note that these links do not imply Robinson’s involvement in these crimes. They do, however, create a significant contradiction between his public persona as a campaigner against child abuse and his personal and political associations.
1. Direct Association and Employment: Paul Harris
One of the most direct links involves Paul Harris, a former close associate and bodyguard to Robinson.
- The Conviction:Â In 2020, Paul Harris was convicted at Leeds Crown Court of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl. The abuse took place in the 1990s. Harris was found guilty of four counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
- The Link:Â Harris was a prominent figure within Robinson’s circle for years. Photographic and video evidence shows him acting as Robinson’s personal bodyguard at numerous public events, rallies, and media appearances. Robinson was aware of the allegations against Harris before his conviction but initially continued their association. Following Harris’s conviction, Robinson sought to distance himself.
2. Financial and Organisational Support: James ‘Jimmy’ Dowling
Another significant association is with James Dowling, a convicted paedophile who provided financial and organisational support to Robinson and the EDL.
- The Conviction:Â In 2015, James Dowling was convicted at Nottingham Crown Court of sexually abusing two young girls. He was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison.
- The Link:Â Dowling was a key early funder and organiser for the EDL. He was listed as a director of one of the EDL’s official companies, and his pub in Essex, The Shepherd and Dog, was a known meeting place for the group. Robinson has acknowledged knowing Dowling but has claimed he was unaware of his crimes until after the conviction.
3. Association with a Registered Sex Offender: Thomas ‘Eddy’ Brimble
Robinson has also been photographed alongside another individual with a conviction for child sexual abuse.
- The Conviction:Â Thomas Brimble is a registered sex offender. In 2008, he was convicted of possessing over 10,000 indecent images of children, some of which were in the most severe category. He was sentenced to a three-year community order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
- The Link:Â Brimble was photographed alongside Robinson at a rally in Birmingham. While the extent of their relationship is not fully documented, the public association between a prominent “anti-paedophile” campaigner and a convicted possessor of child abuse imagery was widely highlighted.
4. The ‘Pie and Mash Squad’ Connection
Robinson has had associations with members of the ‘Pie and Mash Squad’, a football hooligan firm. Several members of this group have been convicted of child sex offences.
- The Convictions:
- In 2017, two members, David Noakes and Paul Strutt, were jailed for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.
- Another member, Gary Wight, was convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.
- The Link:Â Robinson has been photographed socialising with members of this group and has spoken at events they were involved in organising. This further illustrates a pattern of association with individuals who have later been proven to be sex offenders.
The documented evidence shows that Tommy Robinson has repeatedly had close personal, financial, and organisational ties to men who have been convicted of serious sexual offences against children. These facts present a stark contrast to his public campaigning focus.
When questioned about these associations, Robinson’s typical response has been to state that he was unaware of their crimes at the time and that he condemns them once they are convicted. Critics argue that the frequency and proximity of these links undermine his credibility and reveal a significant hypocrisy in his political messaging. The factual record demonstrates that the network surrounding Robinson has included multiple convicted paedophiles, a detail that forms a key part of any objective assessment of his background.
You cannot pick your family, but you can your friends, and Tommy certainly knows how to pick them. From sex offenders to Zionist psychopaths, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon Tommy Robinson, has them all.






