Leader of English Defence League quits claiming he does not 'hate Muslims'

Tommy Robinson has said he left the English Defence League (EDL) after realising the organisation had become “part of the problem” in his quest against Islamic extremism, rather than a solution.

Wed, 09 Oct, 2013 - 09:58

Tommy Robinson has said he left the English Defence League (EDL) after realising the organisation had become “part of the problem” in his quest against Islamic extremism, rather than a solution.

Mr Robinson and Kevin Carroll, who set up the controversial group in 2009, have announced their withdrawal from the EDL.