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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn Political correspondent

Centrepoint to cut ties with Sharon Osbourne after she backs Tommy Robinson rally

Sharon Osbourne in front of a light blue background
Sharon Osbourne posted via her Instagram account: ‘See you at the march.’ Photograph: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

The homelessness charity Centrepoint has said it will cut ties with its celebrity ambassador Sharon Osbourne after she expressed support for a far-right rally being organised by Tommy Robinson.

The charity, of which the Prince of Wales is patron, has been moved to distance itself from comments made by Osbourne. The TV personality indicated this week that she would be attending an event organised in London by Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.

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