Tommy Robinson Rally Draws 100,000 in London Amid Counter-Protests

More than 100,000 people gathered in central London for the “Unite the Kingdom” rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with the Metropolitan Police estimating the crowd at around 110,000 based on CCTV and helicopter footage. The rally featured a sea of national flags and Christian symbols, with speeches from figures such as Laurence Fox and Steve Bannon, and included chants both supporting Robinson and disparaging political figures like Keir Starmer. Simultaneously, around 5,000 counter-protesters from the Stand Up To Racism group marched nearby, chanting slogans opposing fascism and welcoming refugees. The two demonstrations were kept apart by barriers and a “sterile area” to prevent clashes, with over 1,600 police officers deployed to maintain order amid some reports of officers being assaulted. Robinson described the event as Britain’s largest free speech festival and claimed the protest marked the start of a revolution. Despite heavy rain and some tensions, police reported no significant incidents during the marches.