3 d. ago Bottles thrown at police as 100 officers clash with ‘unite the kingdom’ marchers – UK politics live

Met police estimate 110,000 people attended rally, with smaller number of counter-protesters also presentMore than a hundred people have gathered outside Russell Square before the ‘march against fascism’ counter-protest against the ‘unite the kingdom’ march, featuring far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Both are being held in central London on Saturday.According to the PA news agency, people in Russell Square milled around with placards that said “refugees welcome” and “oppose Tommy Robinson”. Chants of “say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here” started at about 11.20am, the news agency reports.The far right are a menace to the whole of society. Their first targets, asylum seekers and Muslims, are broadening to all migrants, black people and on to trade unionists, all religious minorities and anti-racists.This is going to be big, but we are also talking about movement to the right of Reform UK and we still don’t know where it is g...

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3 d. ago Elon Musk addresses the ‘unite the kingdom’ march crowd via video link – UK politics live

Met Police believe 110,000 people attending rally, with one group in Whitehall throwing projectiles at officersMore than a hundred people have gathered outside Russell Square before the ‘march against fascism’ counter-protest against the ‘unite the kingdom’ march, featuring far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Both are being held in central London on Saturday.According to the PA news agency, people in Russell Square milled around with placards that said “refugees welcome” and “oppose Tommy Robinson”. Chants of “say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here” started at about 11.20am, the news agency reports.The far right are a menace to the whole of society. Their first targets, asylum seekers and Muslims, are broadening to all migrants, black people and on to trade unionists, all religious minorities and anti-racists.This is going to be big, but we are also talking about movement to the right of Reform UK and we still don’t know where i...

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3 d. ago Thousands gather in London for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest

Thousands gather in London for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest  BBC

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3 d. ago London protests live: Over 100,000 join Tommy Robinson march as police attacked

London protests live: Over 100,000 join Tommy Robinson march as police attacked  The IndependentLondon protests live: Tommy Robinson protesters attack police  The TelegraphThousands gather for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest  BBC

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3 d. ago Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest

Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest  BBC

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3 d. ago Police say about 110,000 attending ‘unite the kingdom’ rally in London, with 5,000 counter

Met Police say ‘difficult to estimate numbers in attendance’ but they believe 110,000 attending rally, with a further 5,000 counter protesters More than a hundred people have gathered outside Russell Square before the ‘march against fascism’ counter-protest against the ‘unite the kingdom’ march, featuring far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Both are being held in central London on Saturday.According to the PA news agency, people in Russell Square milled around with placards that said “refugees welcome” and “oppose Tommy Robinson”. Chants of “say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here” started at about 11.20am, the news agency reports.The far right are a menace to the whole of society. Their first targets, asylum seekers and Muslims, are broadening to all migrants, black people and on to trade unionists, all religious minorities and anti-racists.This is going to be big, but we are also talking about movement to the right of Reform UK...

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3 d. ago Over 100,000 begin march for Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally – as counter

Over 100,000 begin march for Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally – as counter-protesters gather nearby  The Sun

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3 d. ago London protests live: Thousands gather for Tommy Robinson ‘Unite the kingdom’ march and counter

Some 1,600 police officers deployed in the capital by the Met ahead of major demonstration

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3 d. ago Thousands gather in London for Tommy Robinson rally and counter

Huge crowds have gathered near Waterloo for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ event while a counter-protest will also march to Whitehall.

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3 d. ago Live updates as crowds gather as 'Unite the Kingdom' and counter protests take place

A nine-hour flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, has been imposed above Newtown in Powys

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3 d. ago Live updates as crowds take part in 'Unite the Kingdom' and counter protests

A nine-hour flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, has been imposed above Newtown in Powys

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3 d. ago Live updates as crowds take part in Tommy Robinson march and counter protests around the UK

A nine-hour flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, has been imposed above Newtown in Powys

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3 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and train updates as huge crowds head to Notting Hill Carnival

Millions are set to attend the last day of Notting Hill Carnival today, as a result stations are closed and disruptions are expected

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