Tommy Robinson’s False “Invader” Claim and Subsequent Apology

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) posted on X on Sunday, labeling Glasgow resident Quroum Beg as an “invader” for filming children in the Gorbals park. The post accompanied video of an anti-immigration demonstration that had forced Beg, his three children and other families to leave the area. Beg later said he now fears for his safety and has been given an emergency police number.

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Robinson issued a correction on X on Wednesday, writing: “In this instance I got it wrong, as did many others, so for that I apologise and I have deleted that post.” He added that the incident does not negate “the many instances of freshie migrants taking over parks and filming children.” Beg announced he is seeking legal advice, stating the false accusation “has been deeply distressing” and that he is considering his options.

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Beg criticized Robinson’s apology as insufficient, questioning whether it was offered “because he can't get his facts right or … for the hurt he's caused me?” He also highlighted the personal impact, noting his family’s fear and the damage to his reputation.

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• “It said: “In this instance I got it wrong, as did many others, so for that I apologise and I have deleted that post.” — Tommy Robinson, X post

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• “Is he apologising because he can't get his facts right or is he apologising for the hurt he's caused me?” — Quoroum Beg, BBC Scotland News

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• “I’m the fourth generation in this country, my children will be the fifth generation here.” — Quroum Beg, interview excerpt

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• “And the harm this caused to my reputation and my family?” — Quroum Beg, STV interview

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The spelling of Beg’s first name varies between “Quoroum Beg” (BBC) and “Quroum Beg” (Kent Online). Sources do not provide exact dates for the original protest video or the police response, and no official police comment on Beg’s safety concerns is included.

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