Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protests
Tens of thousands of protesters have descended on London for two rival marches – the United the Kingdom rally organised by far-right figure Tommy Robinson, and a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
More than 4,000 police officers have been deployed to the capital, and they are managing a so-called “sterile zone” between the two marches. Officers are also using drones, police horses and dogs, and have armoured vehicles on standby.
The Metropolitan Police has called it one of the most significant policing operations in years.
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British citizens wave British flags and hold wooden crosses to show their faith and pride in their country during the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally in London.✝️🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/4ArGQ8fYZg
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 16, 2026
We’re right at the front of the Unite the Kingdom rally, with thousands of patriots behind us, all raising the colours and screaming Keir Starmer a Wanker. pic.twitter.com/P9ACMt3Rhj
— Young Bob (@YoungBobRB) May 16, 2026
🚨 JUST IN: Over 70,000 British patriots have already FLOODED into London EARLY for the massive Unite The Kingdom rally and the numbers are still growing!
This is on track to be the BIGGEST rally the United Kingdom has EVER seen! pic.twitter.com/1GwxgPBFAe
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) May 16, 2026
