If I had but one bullet and were faced by both an enemy and a traitor, I would let the traitor have it. – Corneliu Zelea Codreanu Tommy Robinson, who dramatically quit the English Defence League this week, has vowed to help police tackle racism within the organsation and has apologised for causing fear among British Muslims. Mr Robinson, 30, said he would work with police to help them investigate racism in the organisation – known for its thuggish street protests and extremist followers. English Defence League (EDL) leader Tommy Robinson Mr Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also said he was sorry for creating a ‘us and them’ culture and for causing fear among British Muslims. Mr Robinson, who co-founded the group four years ago with Kevin Carroll who also left the group this week, said: ‘I apologise for [creating] that fear.’ When asked about his claim that ‘every single Muslim’ was to blame for ‘getting away’ with the July 7 bombings, he also said ‘I’m sorry’. Mr Robinson said that his past inflammatory statements had often been fuelled by alcohol and the adrenaline rush of ‘leading the biggest street protest movement in Europe.’ Giving reason for his [...]
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