Tommy Robinson got a ban from Facebook and he’s not ok, hun – 11 smiley faces
After repeated violations of their policies against spreading targeted hate and calling for violence, far-right campaigner, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – who promotes himself as Tommy Robinson – has been permanently banned from Facebook and Instagram. This is how the news broke.
NEW: Facebook and Insta have officially banned far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) February 26, 2019
Breaking: Facebook has deleted Tommy Robinson's private profile, public page and Instagram account, following Twitter in barring the far-right activist from its platform. He had more than a million followers on his main Facebook page until three minutes ago.
— alex hern (@alexhern) February 26, 2019
Tommy Robinson has been permanently banned from Facebook and Instagram, leaving YouTube as the only major platform which continues to host his material.
— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) February 26, 2019
He wasn’t happy.
https://twitter.com/DodgyJammer1/status/1100426049211584512
People were pleased with the development, if not with how long it had taken.
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This is the right decision, but far too slow. Tommy Robinson has been allowed to generate a huge following and revenue through spreading divisive, Islamophobic bile. We should regulate Facebook and others to make sure they act much faster to prevent it.https://t.co/fSQflieDry
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) February 26, 2019
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About time Far Right thug Stephen Yaxley Lennon’s monetising of bullying was ended https://t.co/eVflHaTUoX
— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) February 26, 2019
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Anyone that calls for the expulsion of people based on their religion, colour or class is a stain on humankind. They have no place in public discourse. This is a good thing. A very, very good thing. https://t.co/4htWu6ldnw
— Shahmir (@shahmiruk) February 26, 2019
Many people couldn’t help indulging in a little light piss-taking – after getting out the tiny violins, of course.
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https://twitter.com/danhett/status/1100425371453980672
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Can’t believe Tommy Robinson has had his Facebook account banned on the very day he definitely would gone absolutely mental at the white child sex offenders in the Catholic Church.
— Jim Cognito (@JimCognito2016) February 26, 2019
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Just found out Tommy Robinson has been banned from Facebook.
How the fuck is he gonna find out if it’s snowing, if Brenda is #feelingblessed or what type of pasta he would be?
Poor sod— joe heenan (@joeheenan) February 26, 2019
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Can’t believe Facebook has banned Tommy Robinson. Now I’ll have to look at the profiles of family members and old school friends for my daily fix of racism.
— . (@twlldun) February 26, 2019
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Idea for British Green Book. Tommy Robinson drives Shamima Begum around deep Luton. Realises curry is nice. pic.twitter.com/rahdsxTlA4
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) February 26, 2019
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That this pint sized, semi literate, comical, twattish, criminal imbecile ever became a public figure should be a matter of mirth not fear. Tommy Robinson is a fool, a grifter and a product of a politics that insists we listen to angry little racist twats.
— Otto English (@Otto_English) February 26, 2019
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On this terribly sad day for Tommy Robinson, I am reminded of the time time he shat the bed because he didn’t have a TV in his prison cell
— •lina• (@agirlcalledlina) February 26, 2019
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'Tommy Robinson' banned from Facebook and Instagram you say? pic.twitter.com/8aT4uTQl3v
— Simon Pegg (@Simon_Pegg) February 26, 2019
Someone named @I_am_Lukem made a really good point.
“I’ve been trying to think of something funny to say about Tommy Robinson being banned from Facebook and Instagram. But I can’t think of anything funnier than the fact that it’s happened.”
