Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, hosted a Christmas carol service in London that attracted only around 1,000 attendees, significantly fewer than the 100,000 participants at his September rally. He framed the event as a religious celebration, asking supporters to refrain from drinking and wearing face masks. The Metropolitan Police imposed conditions on the gathering, while a counter-protest by Stand Up to Hate proceeded without reported clashes. Former Archbishop Rowan Williams criticized the ‘weaponisation’ of Christmas, urging inclusivity in the festival’s message.
