Tommy Robinson's arrest at the Channel Tunnel last year was "discriminatory" as it was based on police's knowledge of his political beliefs, a barrister representing the right-wing activist has told a court.

The 42-year-old was stopped in Folkestone in July last year while behind the wheel of a luxury Bentley Bentayga that was not registered in his name.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was heading to Benidorm on Spain's Costa Blanca, carrying more than £13,000 and €1,900.

Under the Terrorism Act, police can stop anyone passing through a UK port to "determine whether they may be involved or concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism".

Officers said they were suspicious of "vague replies" Robinson gave about his movements and demanded

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