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London hosts massive right-wing march led by Tommy Robinson, stirring debate on British identity
world11 days ago

London hosts massive right-wing march led by Tommy Robinson, stirring debate on British identity

Tens of thousands gathered in central London for the 'Unite the Kingdom' march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with police estimating about 60,000 attendees — one of the largest recent right-wing demonstrations in Britain. The crowd waved flags and Christian imagery, chanted against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and heard Robinson urge political engagement while praising Elon Musk. The protest ran alongside a pro-Palestinian Nakba Day march, prompting a major policing operation and around 31 arrests across both events, costing roughly £4.5 million. Starmer condemned the rally as peddling hatred and division amid broader debates over national identity, public services, and antisemitism in the UK.

London police arrest over 460 protesters supporting banned Palestine Action group
world9 months ago

London police arrest over 460 protesters supporting banned Palestine Action group

Hundreds of supporters of the banned pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action were arrested in London during protests against the UK's law banning the organization, which was enacted after activists vandalized military planes to protest British support for Israel's actions in Gaza. The protests aimed to challenge the legality of the ban, with organizers claiming it restricts free expression, while police stated many protesters were onlookers or media. The ban followed a raid on an RAF base by activists protesting UK military support for Israel, and supporters are now contesting the law in court.