Tommy Robinson | Full Address | Oxford Union

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Mr. Robinson discusses the rise of extremism, censorship, and lack of action by authorities against radical groups in Luton, emphasizing the need for community engagement and dialogue to address these issues effectively. Despite facing legal challenges and biased media coverage, the speaker underscores the importance of understanding the complexities of the situations they have faced and maintaining a stance against radical ideologies to promote community cohesion and communication.

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  • Robinson highlights the prevalence of extremism in Luton, including racially motivated attacks, religious divisions in schools, and the presence of extremist groups like al-Muhajiroun, emphasizing the urgent need to address community problems and the dangerous ideologies that pose a significant threat to the country.
  • The speaker underscores the challenges faced in combating radical Islam, such as a perceived two-tier policing system, biased media coverage, and the lack of action against crimes committed by extremist groups, calling for dialogue and cooperation between communities to address deep-rooted issues, prevent radicalization, and promote community cohesion.

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  • What is the speaker's main message?

    Addressing extremism and community issues.

  • What challenges does the speaker face in their activism?

    Legal charges, biased media coverage, and clashes.

  • What is the English Defence League's stance?

    Against Islam in its barbaric form.

  • How does the speaker address the two-tier policing system?

    By organizing demonstrations and petitions.

  • What is the impact of the speaker's activism?

    Increased awareness and arrests of grooming gangs.

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Summary

00:00

Robinson's Speech: Freedom, Fascism, and Community Issues

  • Mr. Robinson will deliver a 40-minute speech followed by a Q&A session.
  • Robinson discusses the importance of freedom of speech and addresses accusations of fascism.
  • He reveals being warned by probation about his speech content due to potential prison recall.
  • Robinson shares personal stories of growing up in Luton and the rise of mosques in the town.
  • He recounts instances of sexual abuse, police failures, and religious divisions in schools.
  • Robinson describes racially motivated attacks on homes in Luton, highlighting police inaction.
  • A video shows a Jewish man facing abuse and threats in his community for five years.
  • The man details panic attacks, property fortification, and lack of support from authorities.
  • Robinson emphasizes the reality of these issues and the need for addressing community problems.
  • He mentions meeting a man moving to Israel due to safety concerns as a Jewish person in a Muslim area.

14:22

Extremism in Luton: A Growing Concern

  • In the town of Luton, posters glorifying terrorism and billboards covering up images of women to adhere to Sharia law are prevalent.
  • A girl was expelled from a school in Luton for wearing a bracelet with a full face found in a cab, representing a connection to an extremist organization.
  • An anti-terror rally was organized in 2004 by the speaker, highlighting the presence of extremist groups like al-Muhajiroun in Luton.
  • Leaflets distributed in Luton before a demonstration aimed to stop terrorist recruitment and highlighted the presence of Islamic extremism in the town.
  • The leaflets also mentioned the celebration of September 11th by Muslim fanatics, the presence of extremist groups like the Gambinos involved in criminal activities, and the connection to global terrorism.
  • The speaker emphasized the dangerous ideology of groups like al-Muhajiroun, which later evolved into ISIS, posing a significant threat to the country.
  • Terrorists collected bombs in Luton from a suspected al-Qaeda operative, leading to concerns about the town's association with terrorism.
  • Efforts were made to address the extremist presence in Luton through petitions and demonstrations, highlighting the lack of action by authorities.
  • The speaker described incidents of hate and violence by extremist groups in Luton, including attacks on soldiers and attempts to suppress cultural celebrations.
  • A separate organization, the United People of Luton, was formed to counter the influence of extremist groups and address the issues faced by the community.

28:23

Police Bias and Activism Against Extremism

  • The speaker recounts an incident where they were prevented by police from reaching a war memorial, leading to a feeling of violation by the police force.
  • They highlight a perceived two-tier policing system, where certain communities are treated differently by law enforcement.
  • Instances of police arresting fathers trying to rescue their daughters from abuse by Muslim men are shared, emphasizing a lack of action against such crimes.
  • The speaker describes their group's protests against extremist radicals in their town, aiming to protect their families from harassment.
  • After facing bail conditions restricting their movement, the group organizes a second demonstration, leading to clashes with Nazis and extremists.
  • The speaker discusses their opposition to radical Islam and the need to address the growing influence of extremist groups in their community.
  • They recount incidents of violence and clashes with Muslim youth during their demonstrations, highlighting the challenges faced by their group.
  • The speaker shares their arrest for assaulting a police officer during a protest against the burning of poppies, emphasizing the biased media coverage of the event.
  • Despite facing legal charges and fines, the speaker maintains their stance against radical Islam and the need to address issues of community cohesion and communication.
  • The speaker concludes by urging the audience to look beyond headlines and understand the complexities of the situations they have faced in their activism.

43:44

"Two-tier Policing: Luton's Extremism and Injustice"

  • 10,000 people in Luton are affected by a two-tier policing system, leading to injustices and biases.
  • A video is shown highlighting the disparities in the system, with personal experiences shared.
  • Stacey Dooley, a Luton native, returns to investigate Muslim extremism in her town.
  • Demonstrations by Muslim extremists are witnessed, with provocative chants and tensions.
  • Issues of extremism and intolerance are discussed, with a focus on respecting the law of the land.
  • Personal stories are shared, including instances of discrimination and radical ideologies.
  • A meeting with a moderate Imam reveals extremist views and concerns about Islamic extremism.
  • The English Defence League's stance against Islam in its barbaric form is explained.
  • Personal experiences of crime and radicalization within the Islamic community are highlighted.
  • The speaker emphasizes the need to address issues within the Islamic community and differentiate between individuals and ideologies.

58:10

"Silent ARCA: Muslim grooming gangs exposed"

  • ARCA has been ignoring the issue of Muslim pimping gangs for 20 years in working-class towns and communities.
  • The police, councils, and government have conspired to avoid dealing with the systematic rape of youth by these gangs.
  • The English Defence League's demonstrations led to a significant increase in arrests of Muslim grooming gangs.
  • Radicalization is occurring in prisons, with 800 radicalized individuals being released annually.
  • The speaker spent 20 weeks in solitary confinement, highlighting the paralyzing effect of fear on individuals and institutions.
  • Human rights lawyers refused to represent the speaker due to the political correctness surrounding his case.
  • The speaker emphasizes the need for dialogue and cooperation between different communities to address deep-rooted issues and prevent extremism.
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