Faith Leaders 'Disturbed' by Oxford Union Tommy Robinson Invite

Tommy Robinson's Oxford debate 'postponed' over security fears

Tommy Robinson's debate on Islam at the Oxford Union has been 'postponed' after speculation around security fears.

Faith leaders 'disturbed' by Oxford Union Tommy Robinson invite

The far-right activist is set to take part in a debate at the centuries-old society on 28 May.

Tommy Robinson Oxford Union debate at risk of cancellation over £80k security fees

FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail The controversial Tommy Robinson debate at the prestigious Oxford Union on “suspicions towards Islam” is at risk of being cancelled due to an alleged hefty £80,000 charge from Thames Valley Police for security at the event. The debate is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Oxford Union on May 28, just before the […]

Tommy Robinson Oxford debate 'postponed' over security fears

I have been seeing this probability on X all morning, and all the ‘Liberal’ and Islamic commentators crowing with glee at the prospect. But I waited until I had the impeccable source of local newspaper The Oxford Mail to confirm, and on which I could hang a post.  Tommy Robinson’s debate on Islam at the Oxford Union has been ‘postponed’ after speculation around security fears. The controversial figure, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, w…

Bishop of Oxford and imam ask Oxford Union to withdraw Tommy Robinson invitation – Anglican Ink © 2026

The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Steven Croft, and Imam Monawar Hussain have issued a joint statement asking the Oxford Union to reconsider and withdraw its invitation to Tommy Robinson to speak on 28 May. The two faith leaders, who serve as co-chairs of the Oxfordshire Faith and Civic Leaders Forum and the Thames Valley Faith and Civic Leaders Forum, said on 21 May 2026 the invitation came “at a time of rising tensions between communities…