'We have to remove Islam': Social media reacts to racist speeches at Unite the Kingdom rally

'We have to remove Islam': Social media reacts to racist speeches at Unite the Kingdom rally Submitted by Hannah. Smith on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:39 Users criticised the government's lack of response to Islamophobic and racist comments made by speakers at Tommy Robinson's event in London Supporters of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, gather for a march organised by Unite The Kingdom, in central London on 16 May 2026 (Justin Tallis/AFP) Off The Unite the Kingdom rally organised by far-right British activist Tommy Robinson in central London on Saturday was characterised by a series of Islamophobic speeches, sparking widespread reactions on social media. Police estimates suggested a turnout of 60,000 for the march, significantly less than the 150,000 that turned out for Robinson’s previous march in September.