English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson is quitting the far-right group, an anti-extremism think tank has claimed.
Quilliam said in a statement that it was "proud" to reveal that Robinson and his EDL co-founder Kevin Carroll had decided to leave the organisation.
The statement added: "Having set up the EDL, infamous for its street protests, in 2009, they wish to exit this group, because they feel they can no longer keep extremist elements at bay."
In a statement released through Quilliam - which claimed to have facilitated the pair's departure - Mr Robinson said he acknowledged "the dangers of far-right extremism".
He said: "I have been considering this move for a long time because I recognise that, though street demonstrations have brought us to this point, they are no longer productive.
"I acknowledge the dangers of far-right extremism and the ongoing need to counter Islamist ideology, not with violence but with better, democratic ideas."
EDL co-founder Kevin Carroll is also leaving the group, Quilliam claimed Mr Robinson - real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - appeared to confirm the news on Twitter, posting a link to the Quilliam statement and telling his followers: "Hope people listen to my reasons."
Quilliam said it hopes to encourage "his critique of Islamism as well as his concern with far-right extremism" and called on his EDL followers as well as leaders of extreme Islamist groups to quit.
Quilliam chairman Maajid Nawaz said: "We have been able to show that Britain stands together against extremism regardless of political views and hope to continue supporting Tommy and Kevin in their journey to counter Islamism and neo-Nazi extremism."
More details about the departures are expected to be revealed at a news conference later on Tuesday.
The EDL started in response to a demonstration by Muslim extremists as soldiers marched through Luton.
It has become infamous for marches through UK towns and cities, often marred by violence as its members clashed with opposing groups such as Unite Against Fascism.
It is unclear whether the EDL's latest protest - scheduled for October 12 in Bradford - will still go ahead.
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