For a brief moment on Saturday afternoon, a befuddled silence fell over the 60,000-strong crowd that had gathered in central London for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally. Three women dressed in niqabs – the full Islamic dress that allows only a thin horizontal slit for seeing – emerged on stage. For a moment, confusion reigned in Parliament Square.
Owen Jones is a ridiculous little man.
No condemnation from our politicians.
No outrage from the media.
No action by the police.
British Muslims are sent a clear message:
You are fair game for hatred. https://t.co/5iTSMpmcBf
— Owen Jones (@owenjonesjourno) May 17, 2026
