Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTens of thousands gathered in London for two major demonstrations: Tommy Robinson’s 'Unite the Kingdom' march and a pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally. The Metropolitan Police mounted a £4.5 million security operation, deploying over 4,000 officers to prevent clashes between the rival groups. Despite the large crowds and significant police presence, the protests largely proceeded without major incident, though 43 people were arrested for various offences. Speakers at the Tommy Robinson march, including Robinson himself, called for political engagement and criticised current leadership, with many attendees wearing 'Make England Great Again' hats. At the pro-Palestine rally, MP Diane Abbott and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn addressed demonstrators, with Corbyn advocating for a change in policy rather than just personalities. In fullDozens arrested as tens of thousands join rival London protestsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Police arrest 43 people as thousands join rival London protests
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTens of thousands gathered in London for two major demonstrations: Tommy Robinson’s 'Unite the Kingdom' march and a pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally. The Metropolitan Police mounted a £4.5 million security operation, deploying over 4,000 officers to prevent clashes between the rival groups. Despite the large crowds and significant police presence, the protests largely proceeded without major incident, though 43 people were arrested for various offences. Speakers at the Tommy Robinson march, including Robinson himself, called for political engagement and criticised current leadership, with many attendees wearing 'Make England Great Again' hats. At the pro-Palestine rally, MP Diane Abbott and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn addressed demonstrators, with Corbyn advocating for a change in policy rather than just personalities. In fullDozens arrested as tens of thousands join rival London protestsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
