A major anti-immigration demonstration unfolded in London on Saturday, marking one of the largest protests in recent British history. Led by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson, the march drew over 100,000 participants. During the event, clashes occurred, and several police officers were targeted with violence.
Police indicated that the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march, organized by Robinson, had an estimated attendance of approximately 110,000 people. A separate ‘Stand Up To Racism’ counter-protest, which drew around 5,000 attendees, was held nearby.
The demonstration, organized by right-wing figure Tommy Robinson, experienced escalating tensions when a segment of his supporters engaged in confrontations with the police who were managing the crowd.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that several officers sustained injuries during the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally, including being struck by thrown objects. Over 1,000 police officers were already on duty, and additional units equipped with riot gear were deployed to provide support.
At least nine individuals were arrested, with investigations continuing to identify and hold other offenders accountable. The police estimated that the Robinson march drew approximately 110,000 participants, while the ‘March Against Fascism’ protest, organized by Stand Up To Racism, attracted about 5,000 attendees.
Additional police forces were deployed, including officers in protective gear and mounted units to restore order. Protesters were observed wearing ‘Make America Great Again’ hats and voicing criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Placards displaying messages such as ‘Send them home’ were also present.
The protest began with demonstrations outside hotels housing migrants. Participants waved Union Jack flags and the red-and-white St. George’s Cross, with some also displaying American and Israeli flags. Tommy Robinson, the founder of the English Defence League, is a prominent figure in British right-wing politics. The march was framed as a demonstration in support of freedom of expression.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of X, recently shared his concerns about the effects of uncontrolled immigration on the future of Britain, referring to it as a process of ‘rapid erosion.’