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Police said Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" march was attended by around 110,000 people, who were kept apart from a "Stand Up to Racism" counter protest nearby attended by around 5,000.
The Metropolitan Police had to intervene multiple times throughout the day to prevent clashes. (Photo: Reuters)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Sep 13, 2025 23:04 IST
Central London on Saturday witnessed one of the largest right-wing demonstrations in recent UK history, with over 100,000 protesters marching under the banner of the anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson. The police also reported that several officers were assaulted during the demonstrations.
The event, known as the "Unite the Kingdom" march, was reported by police to have drawn approximately 110,000 participants.
Robinson’s rally took place alongside a "Stand Up to Racism" counter-protest, which attracted around 5,000 people. The Metropolitan Police had to intervene multiple times throughout the day to prevent clashes, including stopping "Unite the Kingdom" demonstrators from entering “sterile areas” set up between the two protests, breaching police cordons, or approaching opposing groups.
Police reported that multiple officers were assaulted amid the ongoing demonstrations. In response, reinforcements were brought in, with officers donning protective gear and backed by mounted units to help restore order. The update was released by the force while the march was still underway.
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Published By:
Shipra Parashar
Published On:
Sep 13, 2025
