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Any amount raised after the fine and legal costs are met will be donated to the Royal British Legion.
Support Rt Hon Bob Stewart DSO MP
by Brendan Clarke-Smith MP in London, Greater London, United Kingdom
We did it
On 2nd December 2023 we successfully raised £19,592 with 564 supporters in 28 days
To cover the fine and any other legal costs incurred by Colonel Rt Hon Bob Stewart DSO MP, a man who served in the Army for nearly 30 years.
by Brendan Clarke-Smith MP in London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Support Colonel Rt Hon Bob Stewart DSO MP
Having been abused, harassed and slandered in the street whilst going about his business as a Member of Parliament, Colonel Bob Stewart was bizarrely reported, charged and then convicted of a ‘racially aggravated public order offence’ for his response, which was nothing of the sort.
He was fined £600 by Westminster Magistrates’ Court and ordered to pay legal costs of £835. The cost of defending this case also runs into tens of thousands of pounds, even before an appeal is potentially launched, which will cost even more.
It is a disgrace to see a case such as this going to court, let alone for a decorated military hero and veteran, such as Colonel Stewart. Many will be appalled at the subsequent conviction for what was simply a polite request for somebody to go away and conduct their protest somewhere else where it would be more appropriate.
This is no way to treat our veterans.
Therefore, we are launching a fundraiser to cover both the fine and any other legal costs incurred by Colonel Stewart, a man who served in the Army for nearly 30 years, including stints in Northern Ireland and Bosnia, receiving a Distinguished Service Order.
Please show your support by donating here. Any amount raised above the level needed will be donated to the Royal British Legion.
You can watch the incident and judge for yourself here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67310954
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