Tommy Robinson accused of theft' after using anti-apartheid anthem at rally
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Tommy Robinson accused of theft' after using anti-apartheid anthem at rally
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"Singer-songwriter Labi Siffre has told far-right activist Tommy Robinson to stop using his hit song (Something Inside) So Strong and accused him of theft. Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Steven Yaxley-Lennon, used the anti-apartheid anthem during his recent Unite the Kingdom rally in central London, when a former X-factor contestant singing the song to the over 100,000 people at the march. Robinson has also reportedly incorporated the song into his social media posts, and posted quotes of the lyrics in August ahead of the rally."
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