"On her decision to ban the march, Shabana Mahmood said she was satisfied doing so is necessary to prevent serious public disorder, due to the scale of the protest and multiple counter-protests, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."
"Labour MPs had asked the Home Secretary to ban the Al Quds Day march, claiming it is a hate march which platforms anti-semitism and extremism. Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley also asked for the march to be banned because of a real risk of serious violence and disorder."
"Police chiefs believe the demonstration could potentially attract 12,000 people or more. At least a thousand officers from the Metropolitan Police and forces around the country are being drafted in to patrol the crowds, with more made available if needed."
The Home Secretary has prohibited an Al Quds Day march in central London, citing necessary prevention of serious public disorder given the protest's scale and multiple counter-protests amid Middle East conflict. This marks the first march ban since 2012. Labour MPs and the Met Police Commissioner requested the ban, claiming the march platforms anti-semitism and extremism while posing real violence risks. A static demonstration will proceed under Metropolitan Police conditions. Police expect up to 12,000 participants and are deploying over 1,000 officers from multiple forces. The Thames will serve as a physical barrier, with Al Quds protesters confined to Albert Embankment and counter-protesters to Millbank, both permitted between 1pm-3pm. Lambeth Bridge will close except for emergency vehicles.
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