Robinson in independent MEP bid

Tommy Robinson will stand as an independent candidate in European elections.

The ex-english Defence League leader, whose real name is Stephen YaxleyLennon, said he would represent “the working class of England” if elected in the North West.

On his website he claimed politicians “don’t care about people like us... they took away our democratic rights by bet raying Brexit.” He said Nigel Far age was“just a no ther millionaire sto c kbro - ker who looks down at the working classes”.