London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Tens of thousands joined far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in London, as 1,000 police monitored counter-protests.
As reported by The Standard, central London sees a huge turnout for far-right marches and anti-racism counter-demonstrations.
London police deployed more than 1,000 officers to prevent clashes as thousands attended the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march. The event was organised by Tommy Robinson.
Stand Up To Racism organised the March Against Fascism in London. Over 100 people gathered outside Russell Square.
What measures are in place to prevent clashes at Robinson’s London March?
Crowds holding Union and St George’s cross flags gathered near central London pubs, with some walking toward the start of Robinson’s march.
Small groups in Blackfriars chanted abuse at Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while London Underground trains were crowded with people heading to the protest.
Authorities confirmed that barriers will maintain a “sterile area” between the groups, while officers remain on hand to minimise potential disturbances.
What did Tommy Robinson say about the “revolution” at his London protest?
In a video posted to X, Tommy Robinson said the “revolution is on,” insisting his Unite the Kingdom rally set a historic attendance record.
He told his supporters that London was filled with “patriots,” adding, “the spark has started, the revolution is on.”
More than 400,000 tuned into Robinson’s live stream on X, calling out his name and mocking Keir Starmer.
What did the Met say about Muslim Londoners’ safety amid the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest?
The Metropolitan Police have urged Muslim Londoners to carry on with their daily plans and not alter routines amid the right-wing demonstration.
Commander Clair Haynes stated,
“We recognise that there are particular concerns for many in London’s Muslim communities ahead of the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest given the record of anti-Muslim rhetoric and incidents of offensive chanting by a minority at previous marches.”
She added,
“There have been some suggestions that Muslim Londoners should change their behaviour this Saturday, including not coming into town. That is not our advice. Everyone should be able to feel safe travelling into and around London.”
How did Katie Hopkins and Ant Middletojoin Tommy Robinson ahead of London rally?
A video on X by Tommy Robinson, titled “The A Team,” featured Ant Middleton, Katie Hopkins, and an MEP from Germany’s populist AFD party.
The group, including other right-wing social media figures, gathered around a table, laughing, ahead of the Whitehall march.
Protesters could be heard chanting Robinson’s name on his livestream, some dressed in knight or union flag outfits, with over 250,000 viewers tuned in.
What did Lana Wolf say about attending Tommy Robinson’s protest?
Lana Wolf, an adult star with over 40,000 followers on X, said she traveled from Scotland to attend the protest.
She added,
“I’m a woman, I consider myself a modern feminist and non-British nationals are 71 per cent more likely to commit a sex offence. The data speak for itself. I know nobody likes to say it, no one wants to sound like they’re being racist, but data doesn’t lie.”
Nigel Farage’s views on Tommy Robinson joining Reform UK
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confirmed Tommy Robinson will not be joining the party after Elon Musk showed support for the activist.
He said,
“Everyone says, well, what about his comments on Tommy Robinson? Look, my position is perfectly clear on that. I never wanted Tommy Robinson to join UKIP, I don’t want him to join Reform UK, and he won’t be.”
Mr Farage added,
“We’re a political party aiming to win the next general election. He’s not what we need.”
Key details about Tommy Robinson
Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, co-founder of the English Defence League, led the group from 2009–2013 and continued anti-Islam activism. He has criminal convictions including assault, mortgage fraud, and contempt of court.
In 2024, he was jailed for libeling a Syrian refugee teenager. Robinson remains influential in far-right circles, organizing protests that draw police and counter-protests.