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\n\t\tTim Booth has called out Tommy Robinson use of his song (Picture: James Edmond\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tTim Booth has called out Tommy Robinson use of his song (Picture: James Edmond\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n
Tim Booth, the lead singer of the band James, has criticised the use of his song during a Tommy Robinson protest.<\/p>\n
Large-scale protests<\/a> took place across central\u00a0London<\/a>\u00a0yesterday, which were organised by\u00a0Tommy Robinson<\/a>, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.<\/p>\n Tens of thousands of far-right activists joined Robinson<\/a> for what has been dubbed the \u2018Unite the Kingdom\u2019 march to Whitehall.<\/p>\n A song by James was played on a large screen set up on Whitehall, which was used to display numerous speeches from far-right politicians and celebrities, including Elon Musk.<\/p>\n The song Sit Down played in the background of a video posted on X, showing the size of the protest.<\/p>\n After seeing the video, the frontman called out Robinson for using his tune, saying the lyrics of the song were the \u2018antithesis\u2019 of the far-right organisation. <\/p>\n \u2018Disgusted to see the cynical use of \u2018Sit Down\u2019 by @TRobinsonNewEra. No permission was granted, and we are looking into our options. The song and most of our topical lyrics, make it very clear where we stand, and it\u2019s the antithesis of this organization,\u2019 he said on X.<\/p>\n Disgusted to see the cynical use of \u2018Sit Down\u2019by @TRobinsonNewEra<\/a>.No permission was granted, and we are looking into our options.The song and most of our topical lyrics, make it very clear where we stand, and it\u2019s the antithesis of this organization<\/p>\n \u2014 Tim Booth (@RealTimBooth) September 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t Booth previously insulted fellow musician Morrissey<\/a>\u00a0in 2018 \u2013 who he was previously friendly with \u2013 as he noted that the former Smiths frontman expressed sympathy for Robinson.<\/p>\n \u2018I knew Morrissey as a friend when he was sweet, very shy, very frightened. Wanting success, wanting what happened with The Smiths and also terrified of it simultaneously,\u2019 Booth told PA. \u2018I saw about their seventh gig in Manchester and they were fully formed. They were ready, they were locked and loaded. And we weren\u2019t.<\/p>\n \u2018They were so kind to us. Morrissey called us the best band in the world, they took us on tour, they tried to take us to America<\/a> but we actually turned them down. And they were so sweet, all of them, for years.<\/p>\n \u2018But I know he\u2019s become a bit of a d**k,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n He then added: \u2018As I say, he did some very kind things for us so therefore it\u2019s hard for me to say he\u2019s a d**k but he\u2019s being a d**k at the moment.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Robinson was joined by several high-profile figures to lead the protestors yesterday, including Katie Hopkins and Ant Middleton<\/a>.<\/p>\n Elon Musk<\/a> also made an appearance at the rally vido video call, which was met with huge cheers from the crowd. <\/p>\n The \u2018Unite the Kingdom\u2019 rally overran the 6pm cut-off time imposed by police under the Public Order Act. A Stand Up To Racism<\/a> counter-protest took place across London yesterday as well.<\/p>\n Metropolitan Police<\/a> estimate up to 150,000 people attended the rally, while 5,000 people were at the counter protest.<\/p>\n Got a story?<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow \t\t\tComments![\"MADRID,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_199008412-03a0.jpg\")
\n\t\tBooth is the lead singer of James (Picture: Mariano Regidor\/Redferns)<\/p>\n
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