General · 16 June 2026
Council warns Robinson debate needs extensive security, causes disruption.
The city council says the Union's debate with far-right activist Tommy Robinson will need a 'large-scale security operation', causing major local disruption. Council leader Susan Brown said the event on Wednesday will require 'extensive police resources and road closures' that taxpayers shouldn't cover. A local pub said businesses were 'boarding up windows' ahead of Robinson’s visit, which has also drawn criticism from faith leaders.
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