The far-right activist has a large following, a string of criminal convictions and friends in surprising places – from Washington to the Kremlin.

Channel Nine TV presenter also calls former UK prime minister Keir Starmer a ‘wanker’ in teaser for interview with Robinson

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson praised Pauline Hanson in the interview with Nine Network star Karl Stefanovic, who said he admired Robinson’s “tenacity” and “courage”.