He said he's love to throw a 'spanner in the works'
The founder of the EDL – who now acts as an adviser to the group – said he would love to throw a ‘spanner in the works’ of the EU parliament.
However, there is a major ‘spanner in the works’ for Robinson’s ambitions in that Ukip’s executive refuse to let him become a member. The EU agreed to delay Brexit until October 31 – but that means the UK must field candidates in the elections on May 23. Robinson – whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – has railed against Ukip’s NEC, saying they are ‘holding the party back.’
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