Today14:50 BST'We will not be divided by the far right...'Labour MP Apsana Begum told pro-Palestine protesters gathered in Pall Mall that the movement will not be divided by the “far right”.Speaking to demonstrators at the rally, Ms Begum said: “We know that the far right marches because our solidarity with the Palestinian people threatens their cause… the one which is based on intolerance, hatred, and division.“But today, we march, Muslims, Jews, Christians, people of all faiths and none, from all ages, from all ethnic backgrounds, bound by our shared humanity and our just purpose.“We will not be divided by the far right.“We will not be silenced by any government, and we will not go quietly while crimes against humanity continue and are committed with impunity.”Protesters march in the pro-Palestine demonstration in London(Image: AP Photo/Thomas Krych)Today14:36 BSTLaurence Fox among those speakingActor and right-wing activist Laurence Fox is among those speaking at the Unite the Kingdom rally.Protesters are listening to speeches in Parliament Square as part of the rally organised by Tommy Robinson.Today14:11 BSTAerial footage of protesters in LondonAerial footage shows rows and rows of protesters in central London today.Police estimate around 50,000 people could attend the Unite the Kingdom rally, and 30,000 at the Nakba Day event.(Image: SKY NEWS)Today13:51 BSTTommy Robinson addresses crowdsFar-right activist Tommy Robinson has taken to the stage to address the Unite the Kingdom rally for the first time day.He said: “Are you ready for the battle of Britain? 2029 we have an election. We’re not asking anyone to go out and fight, but this is the most important moment in our generation.“If we don’t send a message in our next election, if you don’t register to vote, if you don’t get involved, if you don’t become activists, we are going to lose our country forever.”Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon(Image: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Today13:39 BSTTrafalgar Square closed off to protestersTrafalgar Square has been closed off by police, with metal barriers surrounding it, to stop Unite the Kingdom protesters entering.Trafalgar Square closed off to far-right marchToday13:30 BST11 arrests made at Unite the Kingdom and Nakba Day protestsEleven people have been arrested “for a variety of offences” at the Unite the Kingdom and Nakba Day protests in London as of 1pm on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police said.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday13:22 BSTPro-Palestine march sets offHundreds of protesters marching in the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally have set off.Many carry placards bearing slogans such as “Nurses Not Nukes”, “Free Palestine”, and “Stop Arming Israel”.The pro-Palestine march has set off(Image: Izzie Addison/PA Wire)Today13:19 BSTUnite the Kingdom march sets offProtesters have now set off on the Unite the Kingdom march organised by Tommy Robinson.There were loud chants of “Tommy, Tommy, Tommy Robinson” as the march began at Kingsway near Holborn.Many protesters were wearing “Make England Great Again (Mega)” red hats and others draped themselves in Union flags.One protester climbed on a telephone box and let off a red smoke flare while waving a wooden crucifix with “saviour” written on it.The march is now underway(Image: Getty Images)Today13:06 BSTJeremy Corbyn attends pro-Palestine marchMP and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been pictured at the pro-Palestine march in London today.Jeremy Corbyn(Image: AP Photo/Thomas Krych)Today12:57 BSTProtesters carry wooden crossesThousands of protesters are now gathered in central London for the Unite the Kingdom protest organised by Tommy Robinson.Many protesters were decked in Union flags, while others carried the flag of opposition to the Iranian regime.Some protesters at the front of the march are carrying wooden crosses and chanted “Christ is king”, while others threw beach balls and drank cans of alcohol as they waited for the protest to begin.Today12:35 BSTWoman arrested at pro-Palestine protestA woman has been arrested after she appeared to refuse to remove a fabric face mask she was wearing at a pro-Palestine protest forming up in South Kensington.She was part of a group of protesters who were all asked to remove fabric and surgical face coverings.A separate group, who were wearing orange jumpsuits with masks over their faces bearing a photo of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, were also asked to remove their masks.Today12:20 BSTWhat happened at last Unite the Kingdom march?The first Unite the Kingdom demonstration took place in September last year and drew up to 150,000 people to London.It was condemned as “plastic patriotism” by Sir Keir Starmer at the time.Some 22 people were arrested at that march, and there were clashes between groups of protesters and police.Today12:05 BSTWho is speaking at Unite the Kingdom event? British former soldier Ant Middleton, best known for his role on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, has said he will use Elon Musk’s Starlink service to speak to the march via video link from Mount Everest base camp.Anti-migrant influencer Based and Bougie, with more than 200,000 Instagram followers, is also on the bill. As is self-styled paedophile hunter Alex Cairnie.Former Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen is expected to speak too. He was not able to speak at last year's Unite the Kingdom event as the organisers ran out of time.Ant Middleton gives a speech at the Reform Party Conference(Image: Getty Images)Today11:56 BSTPro-Palestine protesters gather in South KensingtonA large group of protesters carrying banners and placards reading “Bristol stands with Palestine”, “Stop Trump, Stop Farage”, and “Free Palestinian Hostages” have gathered in Exhibition Road, South Kensington.Pro-Palestine rally forming up in Exhibition Road(Image: Izzie Addison/PA Wire)Today11:51 BST'Those leading today’s march hate Britain...'Treasury minister Torsten Bell has hit out at the Unite the Kingdom rally. The MP for Swansea West wrote on X: "People march for many reasons."But those leading today’s march hate Britain. Hate our diverse country."Hate even more the fact that far right, bot fuelled social media clicks are not enough to overcome the reality of a decent country."Today11:42 BSTTwo arrests made near Euston Station Police have arrested two people ahead of the Unite the Kingdom march.A Met Police spokesperson said: “Officers have made two arrests in the vicinity of Euston station.“Two men, wanted on suspicion of GBH following an incident in Birmingham where a man was run over, were spotted arriving into London to attend the Unite the Kingdom protest.”Today11:40 BSTLammy promises 'swift action' if violence breaks outJustice Secretary David Lammy has said authorities will act “swiftly” if protests in London turn violent today.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday11:33 BSTTommy Robinson issues statement ahead of Unite the Kingdom marchTommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, wrote in a post on X: "Today, we Unite the Kingdom and the West in the greatest patriotic display the world has ever seen."The establishment has shown their hands early, and clearly don't want the people united. Tough! It's happening!"Sir Keir Starmer has said the organisers of the march - i.e Tommy Robinson - are "peddling hatred and division".Today11:27 BSTTommy Robinson supporters gathered hours ahead of scheduleThousands of Tommy Robinson supporters are already gathering on Kingsway at the start of the route, two hours ahead of the time it is due to set off.Protesters have been chanting “oh Tommy, Tommy… Tommy, Tommy, Tommy, Tommy Robinson”.Some protesters are carrying flags, including Israeli ones, and others emblazoned with the message ‘Stop The Boats’.Others are wearing Union Jack and St George flags, as well as t-shirts with political slogans, including ‘Stop importing, Start Deporting’.Today11:20 BSTUnite the Kingdom protesters on KingswayCrowds have been filmed making their way down Kingsway ahead of the Unite the Kingdom march today.Union, English, Scottish and Northern Irish flags can be seen.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday11:13 BSTTrump, Farage and Robinson appear on pro-Palestine postersTrump, Farage and Robinson have been pictured on posters ahead of the pro-Palestine march, along with slogans "Stop Islamophobia" and "Stop the far right".Posters ahead of the pro-Palestine march in central London(Image: Zhanna Manukyan/PA Wire)Today11:09 BSTPro-Palestine march preparations underwayPlacards reading "Stop Trump's Wars" have been pictured as pro-Palestine protesters prepare for today's march in London.Placards ahead of the pro-Palestine march in central London.(Image: Zhanna Manukyan/PA Wire)Today11:02 BST'Stirring up hatred' could lead to prisonAhead of today's protests, the CPS confirmed that offences of stirring up hatred under the Public Order Act 1986 carry maximum prison sentences of seven yearsToday10:56 BSTMet Police's concerns over FA Cup finalDeputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman said: "The FA Cup Final at Wembley brings with it an additional challenge. It will see tens of thousands of visiting fans travelling into and across London which in itself requires a sizeable policing plan."Whenever significant numbers of football fans are in close proximity to each other there are also risks of disorder that need to be managed."We also need to be mindful of the history of football hooligan groups supporting causes fronted by Stephen Yaxley Lennon. There are no professional men’s games in England on that day other than the FA Cup Final which increases the likelihood of those groups travelling into London to join his rally."The FA Cup final will kick off at 3pm(Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)Today10:54 BST11 'far-right agitators' blocked from entering UK for Unite the Kingdom rallyThe Government has blocked 11 foreign nationals described by Sir Keir Starmer as “far-right agitators” from entering the UK ahead of the Unite the Kingdom rally.Right-wing figures claiming to have been barred include Polish politician Dominik Tarczynski, Belgian politician Filip Dewinter, anti-Islam commentator Valentina Gomez and Dutch activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek.Today10:52 BSTStarmer issues statement ahead of London protestsSir Keir Starmer issued a new statement this morning ahead of the planned protests in London today.Writing for LBC, he said: "The organisers of the so-called 'Unite the Kingdom' march speak for a different idea of Britain. They see the challenges we face today not as opportunities to bring people together, but as catalysts to tear them apart. They want people to believe this country is defined by what separates us – by race, religion, and suspicion of anyone who looks or lives differently from themselves."I reject that completely. It is a betrayal of the values that have held this country together for generations – values that the majority of people still believe in. It is an attack on Britain itself. And I will not let the likes of Tommy Robinson use their hate to drag our country backwards."Content cannot be displayed without consentToday10:48 BSTWhat is Nakba Day?The Nakba march - Arabic for "catastrophe" - refers to the displacement of Palestinians in 1948 around the founding of Israel. This year marks its 78th anniversary.Today10:46 BSTWarning issued to protesters ahead of London marchesDowning Street said law-abiding protesters at Unite the Kingdom or Nakba Day would be protected today, but warned that anyone attempting to “break the law and create chaos” should expect to “feel the full force of the law”.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: “The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy. But anyone spreading hate or committing acts of violence will face the full force of the law.”Today's protests follow a previous Unite the Kingdom march in September (file)(Image: PA)Today10:44 BSTHow many people are expected to attend protests in London today?Police estimate around 50,000 people could attend the Unite the Kingdom rally, and 30,000 at the Nakba Day event.Around 4,000 officers are expected to be on duty, with 660 being drafted in from forces outside the Met.Today10:42 BSTFA Cup final detailsThe FA Cup final will kick off at Wembley at 3pm. It is the only football game happening today in England.Tens of thousands of fans from Chelsea and Manchester City are set to attend.The Met Police has raised concerns about football fans potentially travelling between the game and today's protest.‌