# Who is Tommy Robinson, and why is he so controversial?

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Podcast: [ABC News Top Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-top-stories-6001594)
Published: 2026-07-17T03:06:24+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/tommy-robinson-pauline-hanson-controversy-explained/106927990
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is once again causing controversy - appearing on a podcast with convicted criminal and far right activist Tommy Robinson in the UK. So who is Tommy Robinson and why is this conversation so controversial?

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