A MASS mobilisation of anti-fascists is under way after fascist mouthpiece Tommy Robinson was appointed as as an “adviser” by Ukip leader Gerard Batten.

The extraordinary appointment of the convicted criminal – real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – was coupled with an announcement that he is to head Ukip’s so-called “Brexit Betrayal” march to take place in London on Sunday December 9.

Mr Batten’s appointment of the co-founder and ex-leader of the English Defence League was even condemned by the former leader of Ukip Nigel Farage, who described the move as “appalling.”