London police arrest 43 during Unite the Kingdom and pro‑Palestine marches
The Metropolitan Police arrested 43 people during rival rallies in central London as Tommy Robinson led a Unite the Kingdom rally and a pro-Palestine march marked the Nakba. Police said 12 of those arrested were pro-Palestine activists charged with offences including supporting a proscribed organization and assaulting an emergency worker, and two arrests were logged as hate crime-related. Officers also detained three people for carrying placards bearing profanity-laced anti-Islam slogans, and organisers said Tommy Robinson’s rally attracted far fewer supporters than expected. The arrests underline tensions between nationalist and pro-Palestine movements in Britain and highlight policing challenges around public order, hate speech, and alleged support for proscribed groups.
These are the kinds of groups getting behind Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom march today. They are showing their true colours. We cannot allow this to be normalised.
Bradders633 🇬🇧20Weren't the Israeli government fawning over Robinson a little while ago?
Helen Atkinson 12Choose Love initially aimed to raise £50,000 for refugees off his hate march it’s over £100,000 bsky.app/profile/thel...
shelagh9.bsky.social11This is not our country. Imported outrage that spreads hate and division whilst offering no solutions. We need to stand against Reform, Restore et al. bsky.app/profile/loca...
MM8Just like in the US the Israel First Zionists & the white nationalists are no longer aligned & are fighting amongst themselves Zionists & Nazis have done this before, if only there was some historical event that could serve to remind the world what a dangerous moment it's in
bm1977.bsky.social7Just like the Charlottesville “Unite the Right” March where a bunch of neo-Nazis (probably cops and military white guys in khakis and polo shirts).
Nualaatpeace5This is where our government must step up. We, the British people demand our government bans this hatred on our streets & communities. It's a lie. At the very heart of it, Racism. But much more dangerous to our nation is Robinson's & Farage's intent. They appeal to scum. They are scum.
scrabblerock.bsky.social3Genuine question: why would both marches be allowed on the same day?
Gabrielle🇸🇨2Makes a refreshing change from Globalise the Intifada/We don't want no Zionists here/Khaybar Khaybar. Speaking as a Jew thanks to everyone for providing such an elegant example of the horseshoe.
micky24.bsky.social2They are a bit confused bless them. Obviously haven’t talked to their leader.
Is it appropriate for Susan Hall, a London councillor representing the Conservative party (and Tory leader of the London Assembly), to be saying she wishes she could go to Tommy Robinson's "Unite The Kingdom" march? Has she forgotten his racism and Islamophobia?
Nick Affleck6Out of interest, what was her reason for not attending? Lost her Freedom Pass again?
Tony Iles4Signalling that she'll be off to Reform soon.
Sue4The bonkers twat who lied about her stolen purse and travel card. Tf never our mayor, racist af.
What about the antisemitism, 10 days ago that was one of the biggest issues facing the country. But cos it’s her pals supporting Tommy that’s ok?
Harry Bobs3If I wanted to go somewhere that I’d be surrounded by shortsighted, racist bigots, I’d go to Benidorm. Innit
Dave Redford2Susan Hall? *This* Susan Hall? youtu.be/vcZjRSRCJtE?...
Mark Papp2Of course she's not forgotten; that's why she wants to show her solidarity.
Felix Dos Santos2It is very appropriate because she's a fucking dickhead.
Louise Crossley2No, it absolutely isn't. Will Kemi do anything about it? No, she absolutely won't! #ProveMeWrongKemi
Far-right racism rally in London UK today: " man holds up a placard with the words 'God Bless Donald Trump' as people take part in a Unite The Kingdom protest."
Dr Ian McCormick27The human rights group Amnesty International has condemned the Unite the Kingdom rally as “a march that brings racism, violence and fear to the streets of London”.
Dr Ian McCormick23Note the guy with the hoodie: "Anglo-Saxon" white dragon You do wonder which kingdom(s) they're planning to "unite".
JF 🇨🇦7I'll make him eat his sign. The stick first.
Dr Ian McCormick7Amnesty’s UK chief executive, Kerry Moscogiuri, said the rally organised by Tommy Robinson aims to “whip up hatred towards Muslims, migrants and people of colour”.
Beth, a Womble4These people are the worst of us. Surprised they’ve not turned up in Klan robes. The Christian Nationalist element makes them even more vile. A plague on the whole lot of them. 😡
Jackie Perryman4Those Anglo Saxon invaders arrived in small boats!
Dr Ian McCormick3Also available: Harold Godwinson - The Fighting Man Lapel Badge. "Kind Harold Godwinson died in battle in 1066 protecting our homeland from invasion. He was the last true King of the English. His personal battle standard was The Fighting Man..." (Far-right racism rally in London, UK)
GylesNaMopaleen2utterly ashamed to see an Irish flag in amongst that.
James🍊🐖=🌊2They might as well hold a sign up saying i support pedophile rapist fellons! Because thats exactly what Trump is!
