Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London

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The British media are portraying this as "extremist" and "right-wing." Non-left-wing reports, however, refer to it as a freedom protest.

Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London
27 July 2024
Tom Symonds
Correspondent, BBC News

Thousands of supporters of the far-right activist Tommy Robinson have filled Trafalgar Square in central London after a march.

He claimed the event was the "biggest patriotic rally" the UK had ever seen.

A counter-protest by Stand Up To Racism and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's Peace & Justice Project also took place in London.

The Metropolitan Police said a major operation was in place to "keep the peace" between the two protests, amid fears of serious disruption.

A Trans Pride event was also held in the capital. ...

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https://twitter.com/PeterSweden7/status/1850161044418592774

PeterSweden
@PeterSweden7
BREAKING: It's being reported that British police are now BLOCKING people from joining the massive freedom protest in London.
Tens of thousands of people are already there.
9:38 AM · Oct 26, 2024

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Outside the Houses of Parliament, tens of thousands of attendees are arriving for the Unite the Kingdom demonstration.

https://twitter.com/Lewis_Brackpool/status/1850151330297332004

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Trump hat at London rally.

https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1850151675928965349

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Antifa occupied the streets around Trafalgar Square for a violent direct action after they were unable to rush a police cordon to attack the Tommy Robinson rally.

https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1850573737734656316