Thomas Mckay Moffitt (born 15 July 2008), better known as Young Bob, is a British right-wing activist and journalist for Turning Point UK. Moffitt came to prominence debating Islam at Speaker's Corner and has been active since 2025.
He gained prominence campaigning for Disciples of Christ and filming interviews and debates at Speaker's Corner in Hyde Park. He has been heavily involved in UKIP and Turning Point UK and is a journalist for Vox Populi.
Personal life Moffitt claimed to have been unable to get a job after he was fired from McDonalds due to his political views.
Politics Turning Point UK Moffitt has been heavily involved with Turning Point UK until late 2025, when he was suspended from his position after Hope Not Hate revealed disparaging comments he made about the organisation and Nick Tenconi.
Campaigning Moffitt campaigned for Restore Britain in the 2026 Makerfield by election.
Manchester attack On 15 June 2026, during a debate in Manchester's Market Street, Moffitt was allegadly attacked and had his camera equipment stolen. He called members of the assembled crowd "cowards", and said "You don’t actually want to fight for what you believe in". After this his attacker said "I'll fight you, b****", and attacked him. He suffered bruising and was kicked several times. Police arrested 3 people in connection with the attack, on suspicion of robbery and assault.
Moffitt returned a few weeks later with a new debate proposition of "Millions must be deported. Change my mind."
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