"Thousands have gathered in central London for a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with a counter protest by anti-racism campaigners also taking place. Some 1,000 officers have been assigned to the demonstrations, the Metropolitan Police said, with barriers in place to create a "sterile area" between the two groups. "Today London stands tall in defence of one of our most vital rights free speech," Robinson wrote on X."
"Elsewhere, around 500 people gathered near Russell Square for the 'March Against Fascism' counter protest organised by Stand up to Racism (SUTR). Demonstrators held placards reading "Women Against the Far Right," "Oppose Tommy Robinson," and "Refugees Welcome". The group will also march toward Parliament Square - only a few hundred metres from the Unite the Kingdom rally. SUTR organisers have arranged transport to London for members from as far afield as Preston and South Wales."
Thousands gathered in central London for a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, while an anti-racism counter-protest ran nearby. Around 1,000 officers were deployed and barriers created a sterile area between the two groups. Protesters at the Robinson rally displayed union jack and St George's flags and marched from Waterloo Bridge towards Whitehall. The counter-protest of about 500 people assembled near Russell Square under banners such as "Women Against the Far Right" and "Refugees Welcome" and planned to march toward Parliament Square. The Metropolitan Police confirmed no live facial recognition would be used and warned of particular concerns among Muslim Londoners. Officers pledged to take firm action against discriminatory or hate-crime behaviour.
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