robinson — whose real name is stephen yaxley—lennon — was found to have disrupted a criminal trial inut, we want tommy out! heading back to jail. don't believe everything you read on a t—shirt — stephen yaxley—lennon wasn't convicted ofjournalism. he was found to have interfered with a trial, encouraging vigilante action against the defendants. do you regret interfering withjustice and harassing people? so today in court he was sentenced to nine months in prison. he will be out in two and a half. how are you feeling about your verdict? last year outside leeds crown court on a live social—media broadcast, he confronted men accused of sexual exploitation. there were strict temporary rules about reporting to make sure there was a fair trial, but he encouraged people watching to confront them. harass him, find him, go and knock on his door. follow him. the judge told stephen yaxley—lennon that he had recklessly disobeyed a court order protecting the trial at leeds crown court and had seriously risked the integrity of it, that he'd lied about what had happened there and sought to portray h

don't believe everything you read on a t—shirt — stephen yaxley—lennon wasn't convicted ofjournalism.nts. do you regret interfering withjustice and harassing people? so today in court he was sentenced to nine months in prison. he will be out in two and a half. how are you feeling about your verdict? last year outside leeds crown court on a live social—media broadcast, he confronted men accused of sexual exploitation. there were strict temporary rules about reporting to make sure there was a fair trial, but he encouraged people watching to confront them. harass him, find him, go and knock on his door. follow him. the judge told stephen yaxley—lennon that he had recklessly disobeyed a court order protecting the trial at leeds crown court and had seriously risked the integrity of it, that he'd lied about what had happened there and sought to portray himself as the victim. the sentence was greeted with anger and some violence by his supporters outside, who claim he was just doing what otherjournalists do when reporting court cases. the judges didn't agree, and he was taken away to prison,

don't believe everything you read on a t—shirt — stephen yaxley—lennon wasn't convicted ofjournalism.you regret interfering withjustice and harassing people? so today in court he was sentenced to nine months in prison. he will be out in two and a half. how are you feeling about your verdict? last year outside leeds crown court on a live social—media broadcast, he confronted men accused of sexual exploitation. there were strict temporary rules about reporting to make sure there was a fair trial, but he encouraged people watching to confront them. harass him, find him, go and knock on his door. follow him. the judge told stephen yaxley—lennon that he had recklessly disobeyed a court order protecting the trial at leeds crown court and had seriously risked the integrity of it, that he'd lied about what had happened there and sought to portray himself as the victim. the sentence was greeted with anger and some violence by his supporters outside, who claim he was just doing what otherjournalists do when reporting court cases. the judges didn't agree, and he was taken away to prison, his nin

don't believe everything you read on a t—shirt — stephen yaxley—lennon wasn't convicted ofjournalism,ion against the defendants. do you regret interfering withjustice and harassing people? so today in court he was sentenced to nine months in prison. he will be out in two and a half. how are you feeling about your verdict? last year outside leeds crown court on a live social—media broadcast, he confronted men accused of sexual exploitation. there were strict temporary rules about reporting to make sure there was a fair trial, but he encouraged people watching to confront them. harass him, find him, go and knock on his door. follow him. the judge told stephen yaxley—lennon that he had recklessly disobeyed a court order protecting the trial at leeds crown court and had seriously risked the integrity of it, that he lied about what had happened there and sought to portray himself as the victim. the sentence was greeted with anger and some violence by his supporters outside, who claim he was just doing what otherjournalists do when reporting court cases. the judges didn't agree, and he was

the news that stephen yaxley—lennon had been found in contempt of court did bot go down well with hiside the old bailey. some surged at the police, missiles thrown, batons raised. it had been calmer in court, where the man also known as tommy robinson just shook his head as the judge said he had interfered with the justice process. it was this controversial broadcast live on social media last year that meant he had broken strict rules about what can be reported about court cases. doesn't seem like much guilt... he had filmed and confronted defendants accused of sexual exploitation of girls outside leeds crown court. it was viewed more than 250,000 times. the judge said mr yaxley—lennon‘s behaviour, aggressively confronting some of the defendants, live—streaming from outside leeds crown court and breaking reporting restrictions, was a serious interference with the administration ofjustice. leaving the courtroom, mr yaxley—lennon claimed it was a corrupt decision, and he would appeal. you've now been found in contempt of court. you lost your chance... do you think tommy robinson has jus

the news that stephen yaxley—lennon had been found in contempt of court did not go down well with hissiles thrown, batons raised. it had been calmer in court, where the man also known as tommy robinson just shook his head as the judge said he had interfered with the justice process. it was this controversial broadcast live on social media last year that meant he had broken strict rules about what can be reported about court cases. doesn't seem like much guilt... he had filmed and confronted defendants accused of sexual exploitation of girls outside leeds crown court. it was viewed more than 250,000 times. the judge said mr yaxley—lennon‘s behaviour, aggressively confronting some of the defendants, live—streaming from outside leeds crown court and breaking reporting restrictions, was "a serious interference with the administration ofjustice". leaving the courtroom, mr yaxley—lennon claimed it was a corrupt decision, and he would appeal. you've now been found in contempt of court. you lost your chance... do you think tommy robinson has just been burst now? you don't care, do you? you do

the news that stephen yaxley—lennon had been found in contempt of court did not go down well with hiswn, batons raised. it had been calmer in court, where the man also known as tommy robinson just shook his head as thejudge said he had interfered with the justice process. how are you feeling about your verdict? about your verdict? what verdict? how are you feeling about the verdict? it was this controversial broadcast live on social media last year that meant he had broken strict rules about what can be reported about court cases. it doesn't seem like much guilt. he'd filmed and confronted defendants accused of sexual exploitation of girls outside leeds crown court. it was viewed more than 250,000 times. thejudge said mr yaxley—lennon‘s behaviour, aggressively confronting some of the defendants, live—streaming from outside leeds crown court, and breaking reporting restrictions was a serious interference with the administration ofjustice. leaving the courtroom, mr yaxley—lennon claimed, "i've been convicted for who i am, not what i've done." you have now been found in contempt of court

the news that stephen yaxley—lennon had been found in contempt of court didn't go down well with his thrown, batons raised. it had been calmer in court, where the man also known as tommy robinson just shook his head, as thejudge said he had interfered with the justice process. it was this controversial broadcast live on social media last year that meant he'd broken strict rules about what can be reported about court cases. doesn't seem like much guilt. he'd filmed and confronted defendants accused of sexual exploitation of girls outside leeds crown court. it was viewed more than a quarter of a million times. the judge said mr yaxley—lennon‘s behaviour aggressively confronting some of the defendants, live streaming from outside leeds crown court and breaking reporting restrictions was a serious interference with the administration ofjustice. leaving the courtroom, mr yaxley—lennon claimed it was a corrupt decision and he'd appeal. you've now been found in contempt of court, you lost your chance... you don't care... do you think tommy robinson has been burst now? you don't care, do you

robinson — whose real name is stephen yaxley—lennon — and seen here arriving at court this morning, wasr he filmed men accused of the sexual exploitation of young girls — and live—streamed the footage on facebook, breaking reporting restrictions. the bbc‘s dominic casiani was in court. this has been a terribly long and complicated saga involving the founder of the english defence league, stephen yaxley—lennon, who goes by the name tommy robinson. it is part of his campaigning against islam and other causes which he says are of concern. in short, today he has been jailed for nine are of concern. in short, today he has beenjailed for nine months are of concern. in short, today he has been jailed for nine months for two co nte m pt has been jailed for nine months for two contempt over the course of a year. the first in canterbury in 2017 and the second in leeds, the more serious one, last may 2018. the complicating factor is although it is nine months in practice he will only serve about ten weeks in jail because of time already served. he was initially jailed for because of time already s

stephen yaxley—lennon — who is also known as tommy robinson has been given a nine month jail sentenceudges said a facebook live broadcast of defendants in the criminal trial had encouraged "vigilante action". our home affairs correspondent dominic casciani has been following proceedings and joins us from outside the old bailey. this has been a terribly long and complicated saga involving the formerfounder of the complicated saga involving the former founder of the english defence league, stephen yaxley—lennon, who goes by the name tommy robinson. it is part of his campaigning against islam and various other causes which he says are of concern to forgotten people. in short today he has been jailed for nine months for it to contempt is over the course of a year. the first in canterbury in 2017, the second in leeds was the more serious one in may 2018. the complete gating factor here is although it's nine months in practice he will only serve around ten weeks in jail because of time already served when he was initially jailed because of time already served when he was initiallyjailed for

mr robinson, whose real name is stephen yaxley—lennon, is accused of committing contempt of court, chargesh court that he took steps to stay within the law. the hearing continues. brexit party mep ann widdecombe has compared the uk's departure from the eu to the emancipation of slaves. but critics have branded her remarks, which she made in herfirst speech at the european parliament, as disgusting and offensive. a student paramedic has died after a collision between an ambulance and a car in burton—on—trent in staffordshire. 31—year—old tammy marshall was airlifted to hospital in birmingham yesterday evening but died from her injuries. a firearms officer has described to an inquest how he shot dead one of the ringleaders of the london bridge attacks because he feared the attacker would stab and kill him, or detonate an explosive device. eight people died when three men drove a van into pedestrians on london bridge before launching a knife attack in nearby borough market two years ago. daniel sandford reports. sirens wail 0n the night ofjune the third, 2017, armed officers from city of lond

the founder of the far—right group the english defence league, stephen yaxley—lennon, has beenjailedn, otherwise known as tommy robinson, seen here arriving at court this morning, was found guilty after a two—day hearing at the old bailey last week. the charges came after he filmed men accused of the sexual exploitation of young girls and live—streamed the footage on facebook, breaking reporting restrictions. new figures show the number of people waiting for hospital treatment in england has hit a record high of 4.39 million with the total waiting for treatment in may the highest since records began more than a decade ago. our health correspondent nick triggle is with me now. talk us through the figures. talk us through the figuresm talk us through the figures. it is not unusual to see a rise at this time of yearfor not unusual to see a rise at this time of year for people waiting for routine treatment in hospitals, but given it has reached a record amount and ata given it has reached a record amount and at a time when doctors and the government are locked in a dispute over pension t

mr robinson, whose real name is stephen yaxley—lennon, was surrounded by supporters as he arrived atay last year he confronted defendants outside leeds crown court on facebook live. mr robinson denies the allegations. police investigating the disappearance of an estate agent back now to the race for the tory party leadership. this week the ballot papers are due to be sent out to party members, who will choose between boris johnson and jeremy hunt. well, today and tomorrow we'll be taking a closer look at both men, starting with the foreign secretary, jeremy hunt. 0ur political correspondent iain watson looks at who he is, where he's come from, and what he stands for. he's been an mp for 1h years, a government ministerfor nine, but number ten is where jeremy hunt wants to be. and now only borisjohnson stands in his way. i'm saying i am trustworthy, and i do believe that i can be trusted. but to trust someone, you need to know a little more about them. jeremy hunt first got involved in conservative politics when he was at oxford. before becoming an mp, he started a public relations age

pres)the founder of the far—right group the english defence league, stephen yaxley—lennon, has beenjailedlled for an independent investigation. the programme heard claims that some ofjeremy corbyn's closest allies tried to interfere in disciplinary processes involving allegations of anti—semitism. labour rejects any claim that the party was anti—semitic. 0ur poliitical correspondent helena wilkinson reports. reaction was swift and strong to the panorama programme on anti—semitism within labour ranks. the party is now under huge pressure after being confronted with what are serious allegations. but no reply from the man at the top. his shadow chancellor though did have something to say. some serious charges there, they have been hotly contested. some of the ex—staff statements have been contested by existing staff. there's complaints put into the bbc and i think the bbc should investigate the claims and we can come to a conclusion. others within the labour party have expressed deep alarm at what was said by former staff, that mr corbyn's closest allies, including jennie formby, the party's

tommy robinson, whose real name is stephen yaxley—lennon, faces prison after being found guilty of contempteader of the english defence league was accused of filming defendants during a sexual exploitation trial. he then broadcast the footage on social media. our home affairs correspondent, dominic casciani, has been following the case at the old bailey. explain more. it has been a saga, not just a explain more. it has been a saga, notjust a court case, this has been going on since may of last year, when tommy robinson, his alter ego, ifi when tommy robinson, his alter ego, if i step out of shot, you might see him on the back of this double—decker bus. we can't seem at the moment because of his own camera crews around him, so i will put back into shot. to cut a long story short, what he did was he turned up at the trial of men accused of running a sexual grooming gang at leeds crown court last may, and he said he was there to report a case that the mainstream media were refusing to report. in actual fact, the mainstream media were not there because there was a reporting restriction covering

have floundered since they moved further right, with their leader being advised by edl founder stephen yaxleysparked a wave of resignations and their support has collapsed. and we must give credit where credit is due. so i applaud nigel farage for walking away, branding ukip thugs and extremists. and even though his brexit party has not made my life any easier, i want to be clear, they are not extremists. because, it doesn't help to exaggerate the problem, to demonise anyone with a different view and to see danger when it is not there. thankfully, our party has not there. thankfully, our party has not gone down the same road as much of europe and the us —— our politics has not gone down. but we must act 110w has not gone down. but we must act now to avoid sliding into the barely masked racism of nationalism. because there is one thing i know for sure about this country. we are better than that. we won'tjust accept a rising anger. we won'tjust slap ourselves on our back and talk about the success of our counter extremism strategy... we will leave sajid javid they're talking about extremism and

robinson, whose real name is stephen yaxley—lennon, was found to have disrupted a criminal trial in leedst interfering with justice? so today in court, he was sentenced to nine months in prison, he will be out in two and a half. you'll how do you feel about the verdict? last year and you feel about the verdict? last yearand a you feel about the verdict? last year and a social media broadcast, he confronted men accused of sexual exploitation, they restrict temporary rules throughout reporting to make sure there was a fair trial and he encouraged people watching to confront them. harass him. find him. go knock on his door. follow him. thejudge told him go knock on his door. follow him. the judge told him that he go knock on his door. follow him. thejudge told him that he had recklessly disobeyed a court order protecting the trial and had seriously risked the integrity of it, and he lied about what happened there and sought to portray himself as the victim. the sentence was greeted with anger and some violence from some of his supporters, who claim he isjust doing what from some of his suppo

stephen yaxley—lennon heading back to court to answer claims he committed contempt.e standing behind me on this. i am should be standing behind me on this. iam being prosecuted, i have spent three months in solitary confinement for nothing. i broke no law, committed no crime. iam confinement for nothing. i broke no law, committed no crime. i am at the crown court... he stream this live on facebook last year. how do you feel about your verdict? these men we re feel about your verdict? these men were on trial accused of grooming and raping young women. the attorney general‘s case is this broadcast breached a temporary reporting ban and put at risk of their right to a fair trial. he is also accused of inciting his followers more than 10,000 watched live over a quarter ofa 10,000 watched live over a quarter of a million so it later. harass him, find him, go knock on his door. stephen yaxley—lennon is accused of unlawfully interfering with the administration ofjustice. unlawfully interfering with the administration of justice. his defence is he wasn't aware of any reporti

high courtjudges have been told that the former leader of the english defence league, stephen yaxley—lennonmy robinson, is accused of contempt of court. dan johnson reports from the old bailey. heading back to court to answer claims he committed content. claims that have already seen him jailed once then freed on appeal. are you prepared to go back to prison? did the media you should be standing behind me on this and getting prosecuted i spent months for nothing, listen to the evidence in court, i broke no law. i nothing, listen to the evidence in court, i broke no law. lam at nothing, listen to the evidence in court, i broke no law. i am at leeds crown courts where these men here that night he seemed at this live on facebook last year. how do you feel about your verdict? how do you feel about your verdict? how do you feel about the verdict? you've got your prison bag? these men were on trial accused of grooming and raping young women. the attorney general case is this broadcast breach of temporary reporting banner and put at risk their right to a fair trial. he is accused of inciting his f

some breaking news to bring new, tommy robinson, also known as stephen yaxley—lennon, the former leaderf defendants in a criminal trial. the footage was from outside leeds crown court in may last year. the jury in the second trial of the series was considering its verdict at the time. so tommy robinson facing jail after being found in contempt of court at the high court. you are watching afternoon live, these are the headlines. a gang behind the biggest modern—day slavery network ever exposed in the uk is convicted of offences including trafficking, money laundering and forced labour. jaguar land rover says the company's decision to build electric vehicles in birmingham will protect hundreds ofjobs. borisjohnson denies downing street attempted to withhold secret intelligence from him while he was foreign secretary. last year's beaten finalist and fourth seed kevin anderson has been knocked out of wimbledon on day five. the south african lost in straight sets to argentine guido pella, who's through to the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time in his career 0n centre court later