This is the moment far-right activist Tommy Robinson was apparently asked to leave a high-end London steakhouse because staff “felt uncomfortable serving him”. Footage posted online shows Robinson—real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon—dining with a group at the Hawksmoor restaurant on Air Street, near Regent Street, before staff intervened halfway through their meal. Former prominent EDL member Guramit Singh Kalirai, who was with Robinson, claimed they were thrown out “for no reason”. He tweeted: “Just been kicked out of Hawksmoor steak house for no reason. Literally just had our starters.” A video accompanying his post showed Robinson’s group in conversation with a restaurant manager who explained: “Members of staff feel uncomfortable serving you.” Mr Kalirai replied: “Is it because of the colour of my skin?” The supervisor responded: “No, no, no. We have a duty of care to our members of staff. We like to look after our people, as I’m sure you can understand.” The manager then handed Robinson the business card of Hawksmoor’s CEO, advising him to make contact by email “if he has any questions,” and told the group “don’t worry about the drinks,” indicating the restaurant would cover the cost. He concluded: “I’m very sorry. I hope it
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Tommy Robinson kicked out of Mayfair steakhouse after staff ‘felt uncomfortable serving him’
Tommy Robinson kicked out of Mayfair steakhouse after staff ‘felt uncomfortable serving him’