Robinson previously spoke at the Oxford Union in 2014 but has not participated in a formal debate there. In 2013, his invitation to a debate on nationalism was withdrawn over security costs.
The debate comes less than two weeks after Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally on May 16. A September 2024 rally organized by Robinson attracted over 100,000 people in London and led to multiple arrests, according to the Metropolitan Police. An Oxford Union spokesman said the society routinely releases information closer to events to mitigate security risks after liaison with police, adding that it only hosts speakers who agree to be challenged in debate. It remains unclear who else will speak or what specific security measures will be in place.