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Enormous crowds have gathered in central London for a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and anti-racism counter protests.
Greater than 1,000 cops have been deployed within the capital in a bid to stop clashes as hundreds arrived on the march Robinson, whose actual identify is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, organised.
A counter-protest, dubbed March In opposition to Fascism, organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR), can also be attributable to happen within the metropolis on Saturday.
Greater than 100 folks have already gathered exterior Russell Sq. earlier than the counter-protest.
In the meantime males carrying Union and St George’s cross flags have been seen sitting exterior central London pubs, whereas others carrying cans of alcohol walked in direction of the beginning level of Robinson’s march which can start close to Waterloo Bridge to march in direction of the southern finish of Whitehall.
Attendees are anticipated to listen to from audio system together with Canadian psychologist and political commentator Jordan Peterson and Katie Hopkins.
Scotland Yard stated obstacles might be in place to maintain a big “sterile space” between the 2 teams, with officers deployed there and on surrounding roads to “minimise the danger of dysfunction” if the teams have been to come back collectively.
Watch: 1000’s end up for Tommy Robinson rally in central London
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 12:17
Counter protesters collect for anti-racism march
Greater than 100 folks have gathered exterior Russell Sq. earlier than the March In opposition to Fascism counter-protest.
Folks milled round with placards that stated “refugees welcome” and “oppose Tommy Robinson”, and chants of “say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome right here” began at round 11:20am.
The SUTR protest will kind up in Russell Sq. from noon earlier than marching by way of Kingsway, Aldwych and the Strand to the northern finish of Whitehall for a rally.
The march might be led by tons of of ladies, SUTR stated, together with impartial MP Diane Abbott.
Eight police vans – from Warwickshire Police, West Midlands Police and the Metropolitan Police – lined Woburn Avenue which runs alongside the sq..
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 12:14
Pictured: Crowds collect for Tommy Robinson march
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 12:12
1,600 cops deployed in London
Greater than 1,600 officers have been deployed in London on Saturday, together with 500 introduced in from different forces.
Round 1,000 officers might be chargeable for guaranteeing that two demonstrations in central London happen safely, the Metropolitan Police stated.
Each demonstrations might be separated by obstacles with a “sterile space” to minimise the danger of clashes between the teams.
5 Premier League soccer matches are additionally set to happen on Saturday, together with derbies between West Ham and Tottenham, and Brentford and Chelsea.
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 12:07
1000’s collect in London for Tommy Robinson rally and counter-protest
1000’s of individuals have gathered in London for a rally organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
The “Unite the Kingdom” occasion takes place in Whitehall on Saturday afternoon however enormous crowds have already massed close to Waterloo Station with folks carrying and waving union flags and the St George cross.
In the meantime, a counter-protest, dubbed March In opposition to Fascism, organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR), can also be attributable to happen within the metropolis on Saturday.
The SUTR protest will kind up in Russell Sq. from noon earlier than marching by way of Kingsway, Aldwych and the Strand to the northern finish of Whitehall for a rally.
The march might be led by tons of of ladies, SUTR stated, together with impartial MP Diane Abbott.
Athena Stavrou13 September 2025 12:02
