Tommy Robinson Stands Down From The EDL Video

Tommy Robinson Stands Down From The EDL

The leader of the campaign group, and a senior colleague, announce their decision to quit due to "extremist elements".

Tommy Robinson has quit as leader of the English Defence League because he says he can no longer control extremists within the far-right group.

Mr Robinson, who set up the anti-Islamist group in 2009, said the EDL had become increasingly influenced by extreme elements that did not represent what he stood for.

"I apologise for the fact that what I've said has not resonated individually with Muslims," he told journalists at a news conference.

"I don't hate Muslims. Luton is a completely multicultural town and from day one we've wanted to embrace everyone; all colours and creeds.

"I have a passion to combat Islamist ideology and I want to lead a revolution against that ideology, but I don't want to lead a revolution against Muslims."

Mr Robinson said he took time to evaluate his position after spending 18 weeks in solitary confinement, following a conviction for travelling on someone else's passport.
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"I thought about how I'd neglected my wife, my children and my family and I asked myself a lot of questions. I've got three young

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