All articles tagged with #london protest
Thousands marched in London in solidarity with Gaza, calling on incoming UK prime minister Andy Burnham to push an arms embargo on Israel and press Tel Aviv to end the siege, as protesters including Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot and ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn condemn Britain’s role amid high Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
Thousands gathered in central London for an anti-far-right march organized by Together Alliance, joined by a Palestine Coalition march, with police estimating around 50,000 attendees (organisers claimed up to 500,000); there were several arrests amid counter-protest tensions, and speeches and performances underscored broad opposition to far-right groups in the UK.
London police are investigating chants of 'death to the IDF' led by musician Bobby Vylan at the Al Quds Day protest in central London. The event followed a month-long ban on the annual march due to public disorder fears, with around 1,000 officers deployed and 12 arrests across both sides. The CPS will decide on charging if evidence meets the threshold, while authorities emphasise that hateful or threatening conduct can be prosecutable. The protest featured pro-Palestinian demonstrations and counter-protests, with organizers framing it as pro-Palestinian and police highlighting supporters of the Iranian regime.
A large protest in London organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew over 100,000 participants, leading to clashes with police and counterprotesters, amid heated anti-migrant rhetoric and nationalistic displays.
Over 100,000 people participated in a far-right march organized by Tommy Robinson in London, protesting against immigration and advocating for British heritage, while a smaller counterprotest of about 5,000 gathered to oppose the rally. The event was largely peaceful but involved some clashes with police, highlighting ongoing tensions over immigration and nationalism in the UK.
Over 100,000 protesters, including supporters of Tommy Robinson, marched in London carrying British, American, and Israeli flags to protest immigration and advocate for free speech, amid heightened police presence and counter-protests, reflecting ongoing tensions over immigration policies in the UK.
Nearly 900 people were arrested during a London protest supporting Palestine Action, a group recently banned as a terrorist organization by the UK government, with protests highlighting tensions over free speech and anti-terror laws.
A protest against the ban on Palestine Action in London resulted in 890 arrests, mostly for supporting a proscribed group under terrorism laws, with some arrests linked to violence during the demonstration. The group was banned after damaging military aircraft, and the police described the protest as disorderly, while critics argued the ban was difficult to enforce and a waste of resources.
Hundreds of protesters in London demanded the release of hostages held in Gaza, criticizing the UK government's stance on recognizing a Palestinian state and calling for increased efforts to free the hostages amid rising antisemitic incidents and ongoing conflict in the region.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and four other defendants were acquitted of a public order offence after a judge ruled that the police had no power to arrest them during a protest in London last year. The judge stated that the police acted unlawfully in imposing conditions on the protest and that Thunberg was not given a reasonable time to comply. This ruling casts doubt on other prosecutions related to the same protest. The Metropolitan Police said they would review the decision carefully, while prosecutors may seek an appeal at the High Court.