Tommy Robinson’s London ‘Christmas service’ draws about 1,000 people

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Nadeem BadshahDecember 13, 2025 at 09:51 PM

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Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, led a "Christmas service" in London on Saturday, drawing approximately 1,000 attendees. The event, promoted as a way to "put the Christ back into Christmas," saw significantly lower turnout compared to Robinson's previous rally in September. The event was held away from a counter-protest organized by Stand Up to Racism. Religious leaders, including the Church of England and former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, spoke out against the appropriation of Christian symbols for anti-migrant views, emphasizing the Christian message of compassion and welcome. The Metropolitan Police managed the event to prevent disruption to the public during the busy holiday season.

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