British far-right activist Tommy Robinson has publicly praised Australian politician Pauline Hanson following a meeting and podcast interview in the United Kingdom. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, described Hanson as one of the 'bravest lady's [sic] on the planet' in a post on X, formerly Twitter. He characterized her as 'Fearless, relentless, consistent, fighting for the Australian people and hopefully the next leader of her nation.'
The meeting between Robinson and Hanson occurs weeks after Robinson's interview with Australian television host Karl Stefanovic generated significant backlash. The segment, which was uploaded to YouTube, was removed within hours of its release due to heated criticism. The controversy surrounding the interview ultimately led to Stefanovic's departure from his role at Nine Network.
Robinson, a 43-year-old father of three, is a prominent and polarizing figure known for his anti-Islam and anti-immigration activism. He co-founded the English Defence League and has been a vocal opponent of multiculturalism and immigration, participating in various right-wing demonstrations, including the 'Unite the Kingdom' march in London.