Tommy Robinson fan 'told to "get out" of class after revealing her support for EDL founder'

A teen claims a college gave her a "final warning for being too right wing" after she declared her support for Tommy Robinson.

Alissa Cook-Gray, 17, told her classmates that she admires the far-right English Defence League founder and anti-Islam activist.

They had been having a political debate on the first day of their art and employability course, StokeonTrentLive reports.

Alissa said her classmates were expressing their support for Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn when she told them she identifies more with right-wing ideologies.

She claims a teacher told her: "Get out, we don’t want people with your views."

Alissa said she decided to quit her course at Total People in Crewe, Cheshire, after just over an hour of lessons.

She claims she is now "terrified" to return.

Alissa said: “I was given a final warning for being too right wing. It was the first day and we were all having a conversation when Jeremy Corbyn came up, I asked people not to get into it because I was filled with a room of lefties.

“I said my opinion and the teacher said ‘get out, we don’t want people with your views’. I was given a final warning for being too right wing.

“The class then started asking everyone who their favourite person was and I said Tommy Robinson. I like what he is doing for our country and I follow all of his stories - I think he is a saviour.”

Alissa decided to take the course at the training centre as a "fresh start" where she hoped to gain her qualifications in maths and English before taking an apprenticeship.

She added: “The tutor said she would have a word with the others but when I went in I felt quite uncomfortable because of what happened.

“Everyone should be allowed to have their own opinion but I felt mine was just shot down. I’m terrified and I don’t want to go back.”

Alissa’s dad Gareth Cook says the training centre should not discriminate people whether it is about race, religion, or their political views.

The 38-year-old said: “I’m absolutely fuming at what happened and they should not have turned around and said she might not be able to continue with the course.

“She had to sit there and put up with opinions she doesn’t agree with and they only reacted like this because it’s Tommy Robinson. I’m a big fan and think the guy is a legend but this is how people react when they hear his name.”

A spokesperson for Total People said: "We are an inclusive organisation, we are values led and we ask that all learners are collaborative; respect each other’s views and work towards common goals.

"We have successfully worked with learners over a 20+ year period from many different backgrounds, religions and diverse cultures.

"We are confident that we provide a fair and supportive environment that enables everyone to work together and achieve their learning and employment goals.

"We uphold British values of Democracy, Rule of Law, Respect and Tolerance and Individual Liberty."