ConnexionJames frontman ‘disgusted’ after Tommy Robinson uses indie band song ‘Sit Down’ at protest
Far-right figure used band’s smash hit ‘Sit Down’ in video posted to highlight size of demonstration he organised in London on Saturday
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Who is Tommy Robinson: From apprentice aircraft engineer to right-wing activist
The English Defence League founder has made a career of anti-migration activism, and being jailed has done nothing to deter his many followers
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Voices: ‘£72k is a ridiculously good salary’: Reader debate erupts over London Tube driver wages
Our community is divided over this week’s Tube strikes. While some criticised the pay as excessive, others defended it as insufficient to meet London’s high living costs
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Voices: ‘Error of judgement’: Starmer’s backing of Mandelson draws fury from Independent readers
Our community has criticised Starmer’s initial defence of Mandelson, questioning the prime minister’s judgement, and calling for accountability over the Epstein-linked scandal
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