Tommy Robinson's ex-wife has allegedly set up a company to help raise funds for the bankrupt far-right activist, who owes an estimated £2 million after losing a libel battle with a Syrian schoolboy. The English Defence League founder, whose real name is Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon, declared bankruptcy during the High Court case brought by teenage refugee Jamal Hijazi.
Anti-racism campaigners have accused Robinson of 'hiding millions' to avoid paying the teenager. It is now claimed that his ex-wife, Jenna Lennon, set up a firm called Square FT Ltd in August last year to help raise funds for him. Robinson's Telegram account has posted links to a 'Square FT' donations website, appealing for 'security costs' for an 'investigation' into 'grooming gangs'. Companies House records show Mrs Lennon as the sole director of Square FT Ltd.
There is no evidence of wrongdoing by Mrs Lennon or Square FT, and Robinson is entitled to receive funds while bankrupt, provided they are declared. MailOnline has not seen evidence that Robinson is acting as a shadow director or has failed to declare income. It is unclear how much, if any, money has been donated via the website.
Creditors including HMRC, a former business partner, and Barrow-In-Furness Borough Council have asked an independent insolvency expert to investigate whether Robinson's bankruptcy claim is genuine. Hope Not Hate allege that Robinson has access to assets worth up to £3 million through property, investments, donations, and book sales. They claim a £1.2 million Bedfordshire mansion is owned by his ex-wife, but Robinson is often seen there.
The insolvency expert has until March 3 to find any hidden assets. Robinson is due to protest in Telford today, where extra police patrols will be in place. Conditions have been imposed under the Public Order Act 1986. Robinson was ordered to pay Jamal £100,000 in damages and an estimated £1.5 million in legal costs, but the teenager has not yet received any payment due to the bankruptcy claim.
