Tommy Robinson Rally Draws 110,000, Clashes with 5,000 Counter-Protesters in London

Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' march in London attracted around 110,000 supporters and sparked significant clashes with police and counter-protesters, resulting in at least 25 arrests and injuries to 26 officers. The protest, focusing heavily on immigration issues, was described by Business Secretary Peter Kyle as a 'klaxon call' to address public concerns and community divisions, though he condemned comments by Elon Musk, who appeared at the event urging government change. Counter-protesters, numbering about 5,000 and organized by Stand Up to Racism, faced hostility including objects thrown at them, with police establishing buffer zones to prevent violence. The event highlighted deep societal divisions over immigration, with many opposing far-right rhetoric and affirming support for asylum seekers, as reflected in statements from counter-protest participants. Separately, similar anti-immigration protests took place in Falkirk, Scotland, involving groups such as Reform UK and Patriotic Alternative, drawing criticism for their far-right associations and chants supporting Tommy Robinson. Overall, the demonstrations underscored ongoing tensions in the UK regarding immigration policy, community cohesion, and the influence of far-right activism.