Tommy Robinson refused permission to challenge his prison segregation

Far-right activist wanted a judicial review of his conditions but evidence revealed an inmate plotted to kill him

The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been refused permission to launch a legal challenge against his prison conditions.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, had been seeking to apply for a judicial review of the decision to segregate him from other prisoners. He claimed it was politically motivated and affecting his mental health.