Tommy Robinson on trial for harassment of MailOnline reporters

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How did the left and right cover Tommy Robinson on trial for harassment of MailOnline reporters?

Of the 13 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 54% are rated left, 31% are rated centre, 15% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 15. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is Tommy Robinson on trial for harassment of MailOnline reporters left or right?

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Is the coverage of Tommy Robinson on trial for harassment of MailOnline reporters biased?

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Which side is not reporting Tommy Robinson on trial for harassment of MailOnline reporters?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated right had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered Tommy Robinson on trial for harassment of MailOnline reporters?

15 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What are the charges against Tommy Robinson?

Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial for two counts of harassment causing fear of violence. These charges relate to alleged threats made to MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber via X posts, direct messages, and a phone call in August 2024.

What did Tommy Robinson allegedly say to the reporters?

Prosecutors allege that Tommy Robinson threatened Andrew Young by saying, "I'm coming to get you." He is also accused of threatening Jacob Dirnhuber by saying, "I'll be knocking at your door." These alleged threats were made via X posts, direct messages, and a phone call.

When and where is the trial taking place?

The trial is taking place at Southwark Crown Court. The charges relate to alleged threats made between August 5 and 7, 2024. Robinson pleaded not guilty to the charges in July 2025.