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Liam Tomsett: Father turns anti-migrant protest leader after asylum camp near home
Father of two becomes key anti-migrant protester after asylum seekers moved to military base near his home in Crowborough, UK
In brief
Father of two becomes key anti-migrant protester after asylum seekers moved to military base near his home in Crowborough, UK Liam Tomsett, a father of two, formed the 'Crowborough Says No' group to protest asylum seekers being housed at a former military base after his home was threatened by the move. Originally…
Liam Tomsett's transformation
Liam Tomsett, a father of two in Crowborough, Sussex, became a prominent anti-migrant protester after hearing asylum seekers would be housed at a former military base near his home.
Crowborough Says No group
Tomsett co-founded 'Crowborough Says No' to stop contractors from working at the asylum center, leading to violent confrontations and his arrest.
Violent protests
Protests turned violent, resulting in Tomsett's arrest for common assault and possession of an offensive weapon, though charges were later dropped.
Asylum camp plans
The UK government first announced plans to house up to 540 male asylum seekers at the military base in October 2026, before confirming the move in January.
Channel 4 documentary
Tomsett was followed by filmmaker Jamie Roberts for nine months for a Channel 4 documentary called 'England 'Til I Die' airing tonight.
Life before protests
Tomsett described his life before the protests as easy: moving house, getting a new job, and having money in the bank.
Community impact
Tomsett said he hadn't been able to grieve for his father or spend time with his children since the protests began.
Interrogating asylum seekers
Tomsett interacted with three men from the asylum center, questioning their safety and the risks they faced walking home at night.
New partner's view
Tomsett's new partner Sharna described the protests as a 'dwindling' white British community being taken over by Muslims.
Political stance
Tomsett claimed there was an agenda to replace the British community by powers bigger than the government, calling it a duty rather than a belief.
Recent arrests
Tomsett was arrested again for confronting a business owner trying to provide training to asylum seekers, but was released without further action.
Piddington referendum
In Oxfordshire, a village voted to secede from the UK after the government announced plans to house 1,256 male asylum seekers.
Channel 4 documentary
The documentary 'England 'Til I Die' follows Tomsett's journey from a quiet man to a prominent anti-migrant leader.
Broader context
Police have stepped up intelligence-gathering after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned about anti-migrant protesters intimidating communities.
Viewpoint on community
Tomsett believes the community is under threat from an agenda to replace them by global forces, not just government policies.
Viewpoint on duty
Tomsett says protecting his community is a duty, not a belief, emphasizing the need for immediate action over long-term political solutions.
The essence
Liam Tomsett, a father of two, formed the 'Crowborough Says No' group to protest asylum seekers being housed at a former military base after his home was threatened by the move.
