New Ukip leader said jailed Tommy Robinson 'did a hugely courageous thing'

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UKIP, United Kingdom Independent Party

New Ukip leader said jailed Tommy Robinson 'did a hugely courageous thing'
Laura Mowat

The new leader of Ukip Richard Braine has called Tommy Robinson “courageous” and praised the work that led to his imprisonment.

These comments come as the former English Defence League leader, Robinson, has been convicted of contempt of court and sentenced to nine months behind bars.

Speaking on LBC, Mr Braine said: “I think he has done an extraordinarily courageous thing to bring attention to a vast number of crimes occurring in this country when the police were told to look another way while these crimes went ahead.”

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