# 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
- Title: Liam Tomsett: Father turns anti-migrant protest leader after…
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-09-16T13:32:06+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.