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Tommy Robinson's Carol Service Sparks Controversy and Debate

12/28/2025

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Tommy Robinson, leader of the far-right movement, held a "unite the kingdom" carol service in Whitehall that drew about 1,500 attendees.
Robinson claimed the event was non-political, but some attendees expressed anti-immigrant sentiments.
Church leaders, including Bishop Arun Arora, say the Church of England must address Robinson's rhetoric without alienating supporters.
A January meeting will address how the Church balances outreach with the risk of endorsing extremist views.

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Tommy Robinson, leader of the far-right movement, held a "unite the kingdom" carol service in Whitehall that drew about 1,500 attendees.
Robinson claimed the event was non-political, but some attendees expressed anti-immigrant sentiments.
Church leaders, including Bishop Arun Arora, say the Church of England must address Robinson's rhetoric without alienating supporters.
A January meeting will address how the Church balances outreach with the risk of endorsing extremist views.