Scale and Tensions
More than 100,000 people joined a “Unite the Kingdom” rally in central London, one of the largest right-wing demonstrations in recent UK history. Organizers framed it as a free-speech event; police prepared a major operation as counter-protesters mobilized nearby.

Clashes With Police
Confrontations erupted as some marchers tried to breach police lines. Officers reported multiple assaults and injuries, including several serious cases. Arrests followed across Whitehall and surrounding streets as units moved to separate rival groups and restore order.
Political Shockwaves
The turnout—and the mix of nationalist symbols—sparked alarm among campaigners who see a mainstreaming of anti-immigrant rhetoric. Criticism also landed on government policy, with demonstrators attacking the leadership’s handling of migration and public order, while opponents condemned the event as a platform for hate.

What’s Next
Authorities are reviewing evidence from body-worn cameras and open-source footage. Civil-liberties groups and anti-racism coalitions will press competing narratives in days ahead, as Westminster weighs whether existing powers are adequate to police politically charged mass gatherings.