Thread by @MikeStuchbery_

So, the story of the UKIP/'Tommy' rally being held this weekend is getting all kinds of nuts.

Here's your rundown of all the things going on...

First up, this photo was put up on various UKIP social media a few days ago. It shows preparation for the rally.

Most of the media attention surrounded the bloke next to 'Tommy', convicted kidnapper 'Danny Thommo'... telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/…

...however, this woman is identified by @Guardian as Lisa Babounis, of Middle East Forum, a hard right US thinktank who have paid for Tommy's staging before.

Kinda weird, seeing as 'Tommy' has been sending begging letters for donations towards staging. amp.theguardian.com/politics/2018/…

Among the speakers are Avi Yemini, an Aussie who formerly served in the IDF and has boasted of killing Palestinians, is heavily involved with the Far Right down under, and has been banned from most social media platforms.

Also speaking is Carl Benjamin, aka 'Sargon of Akkad', who the @Guardian handily profiled in the same piece that identified Ms Barbounis.

I'd also add that he was a huge player in 'Gamergate' and was banned from Patreon for his links to hate groups today.

...and today, 'Tommy Robinson' has posted one of the hi-vis vests he's had made - a definite nod to the #GilestJaunes, and a signal that this protest may not be as 'family friendly' as has been promoted...