11 h. ago Tommy Robinson Unite the Kingdom rally passes peacefully as hundreds attend carol concert in Whitehall

A protest against digital ID and a Stand Up To Racism protest also took place, with the latter being kept apart from the Unite the Kingdom rally

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12 h. ago Tommy Robinson’s London ‘Christmas service’ draws about 1,000 people

Number is stark contrast with estimated 110,000 at far-right activist’s ‘unite the kingdom’ rally in SeptemberThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson led a carol concert to “put the Christ back into Christmas” on Saturday in an event that had a huge drop-off in attendance from his last rally in London.The Metropolitan police said about 1,000 people attended the event at its peak, in stark contrast to the estimated 110,000 who turned up to Robinson’s “unite the kingdom” rally in September. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago How Winter Wonderland became the nightmare before Christmas: Brawl is latest violence as event becomes most

The annual event in London 's Hyde Park has been criticised for years for extortionate prices and huge crowds.

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16 h. ago Tommy Robinson leads carol concert 'putting Christ back into Christmas' as Billy Bragg joins counter

Robinson has invited his supporters to attend the event taking place in Whitehall later today, which he insisted was not a protest about Islam or immigration.

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17 h. ago London protests LIVE: Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' rally gets underway with carol concert

The protest began in the north end of Whitehall from 3pm

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17 h. ago Zara Tindall looks stylish as she wraps up warm to enjoy the races at Cheltenham

The 44-year-old stunned racegoers as she attended the second day of The Christmas Meeting event at the Gloucestershire racecourse.

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17 h. ago London protests LIVE: Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' protest gets underway with carol concert

The protest is set to begin in the north end of Whitehall from 3pm

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18 h. ago Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' rally underway with carol concert

Tommy Robinson 'Unite the Kingdom' rally underway with carol concert  London Evening Standard

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23 h. ago Church of England issues ‘Christmas is for all’ message ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

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24 h. ago Church of England responds to fake outrage that ‘Christmas is cancelled’ ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

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26 h. ago C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message

Release of 43-second video comes as senior church figures speak out against dangers of Christian nationalismThe Church of England has released a video in response to a Christmas carols event on Saturday being organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson amid calls from a growing number of senior church figures to challenge Christian nationalism.In the 43-second video, Christmas Isn’t Cancelled, posted on the church’s YouTube channel, more than 20 people from the archbishop of York to schoolchildren speak about the “joy, love and hope” of Christmas. The message is “a simple reminder that Christmas belongs to all of us, and everyone is welcome to celebrate”, the C of E said. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Church of England warns against fake outrage that ‘Christmas is cancelled’ ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

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4 d. ago Popular Manchester Christmas event slammed by families as 'just some port

'My 11-year-old told me I’d been scammed'

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4 d. ago 'Evil' Donald Trump effigies set ablaze by protestors in 'Burning of the Devil' Christmas event

The annual incineration of devil-like figures is the traditional start to Christmas festivities, and is meant to symbolise 'putting bad things in the past' and 'the triumph of good over evil'

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4 d. ago Exact date of Christmas Jumper Day 2025 and how you can take part

Christmas Jumper Day has been an annual event since 2012 and goes towards raising money for Save the Children.

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5 d. ago EastEnders Christmas and New Year: Catastrophic event, Harry's revenge and Max bombshell

EastEnders is lining up some big moments this Christmas and New Year including explosive scenes with huge repercussions and a flashforward episode, while there's also some returns

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6 d. ago I visited one of Wales' most beautiful houses this Christmas and I was transported back in time

The Christmas event at Tredegar House is like taking a step back in time with different areas representing different eras

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6 d. ago Don’t exploit the Christian message for your populist politics, church leader warns Tommy Robinson

Church of England confronts far-right appropriation of Christianity to push anti-migrant rhetoric - as Tommy Robinson plans mass Christmas event on Whitehall

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6 d. ago C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson’s ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message

Church leaders respond to far-right appropriation of Christian symbols with ‘Outsiders welcome’ messageThe Church of England is to launch a poster campaign aimed at challenging the anti-migrant message of Tommy Robinson, whose “Unite the Kingdom” movement has urged its supporters to join a carols event next weekend to “put the Christ back into Christmas”.The posters, which will go on display at bus stops, say “Christ has always been in Christmas” and “Outsiders welcome”. They will also be available for local churches to download and display over the festive period. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago C of E to challenge Tommy Robinson ‘put Christ back into Christmas’ message

Church leaders respond to far-right appropriation of Christian symbols with ‘Outsiders welcome’ messageThe Church of England is to launch a poster campaign aimed at challenging the anti-migrant message of Tommy Robinson, whose “Unite the Kingdom” movement has urged its supporters to join a carols event next weekend to “put the Christ back into Christmas”.The posters, which will go on display at bus stops, say “Christ has always been in Christmas” and “Outsiders welcome”. They will also be available for local churches to download and display over the festive period. Continue reading...

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