Rupert Lowe, leader of the political group Restore, says former far-right activist Tommy Robinson—real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon—would be able to join the party if he wants. Lowe rejects claims that allowing Robinson to sign up would cause electoral damage in an upcoming by-election, arguing that concerns he says are being raised about the party handing Labour a victory are unfounded.
According to the reports, Lowe emphasizes that he would not prevent Robinson from joining Restore, framing the decision as one of permitting membership rather than imposing restrictions. The coverage presents Lowe as directly responding to fears expressed by others that Robinson’s involvement could harm Restore’s public standing and influence voters in the by-election.
The articles provided contain only this account of Lowe’s position; they do not include further detail on Robinson’s intentions or specific voting projections. The reports therefore focus on Lowe’s statements about membership access and his dismissal of claims about the potential impact on the by-election outcome.
