Tommy Robinson's former wife has allegedly established a company to help raise funds for the bankrupt far-right activist, who owes an estimated £2 million after losing a libel case. The English Defence League founder, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, declared bankruptcy following a High Court battle brought by Syrian teenager Jamal Hijazi, whom he falsely accused of attacking a girl.
Anti-racism campaigners have accused Robinson of 'hiding millions' to avoid paying the debt. It is now claimed that his ex-wife, Jenna Lennon, set up a firm called Square FT Ltd in August last year. The company appears to be linked to a donations website that Robinson has promoted on his Telegram channel, 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 her or the company, and Robinson is entitled to receive funds while bankrupt, provided they are declared. 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 instructed an insolvency expert to investigate whether Robinson is hiding assets. Hope Not Hate alleges he has access to assets worth up to £3 million through property, investments, donations, and book sales. A Bedfordshire mansion worth £1.2 million is reportedly owned by his ex-wife, though 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 he plans to screen a documentary. Extra police patrols will be in place, and conditions have been imposed under the Public Order Act.
Robinson was ordered to pay Jamal £100,000 in damages and an estimated £1.5 million in legal costs, but the teenager has not received any money due to the bankruptcy claim. The judge noted the 'particularly severe' consequences of Robinson's falsehoods for Jamal.
