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YouTube has placed further restrictions on prominent UK far-right figure Tommy Robinson, but it's not quite banning him.

As reported by BuzzFeed, YouTube will strip view counts, suggested videos, likes or comments from Robinson's videos.

Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, will not have his videos recommended on the platform. 

His videos will also have an interstitial warning, which tells people that the content they're about to view isn't suitable for all audiences. 

The former English Defence League leader, now UKIP adviser, won't be able to live stream on YouTube either, something that he does once or twice a week on the platform. Read more...

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