In a dramatic turn of events, Tommy Robinson has been detained by police using powers under the Terrorism Act 2000. This shocking development comes just a day after Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London, which saw tens of thousands of supporters taking to the streets to protest against political censorship and mass migration.

Robinson, who is well-known for his outspoken views and activism against grooming gangs, drew large crowds to Trafalgar Square. The rally featured speeches decrying the erosion of free speech and was highlighted by the screening of Robinson’s documentary, "Silenced." The film, which Robinson claims counters charges made against him in a 2021 libel case, has been seen as controversial by some on the left.

The use of counter-terrorism legislation to detain Robinson has sparked immediate outrage among his supporters. Many see this as a blatant attempt to silence a prominent critic of the government’s policies on immigration and free speech. Robinson’s previous run-ins with the law have often garnered significant media attention, but the application of the Terrorism Act marks a new and alarming escalation.