Over 100,000 Attend Far-Right, Counterprotests in London

More than 100,000 people marched through London in the 'Unite the Kingdom' demonstration organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with police estimating around 110,000 attendees. The protest featured numerous English and British flags and chants targeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with slogans calling for stricter asylum policies such as 'Stop the boats' and 'Send them home.' Robinson framed the march as a defense of free speech and British heritage, coinciding with ongoing heated debates over migration, particularly migrants crossing the English Channel. A smaller counter-protest organized by Stand Up to Racism drew about 5,000 participants. Police deployed over 1,600 officers to oversee both demonstrations, maintaining a buffer zone to prevent clashes, although some violence occurred when protesters attempted to breach barriers. The event underscores the UK’s deep political divisions on immigration and national identity, with extremist figures like Robinson continuing to influence public discourse.