Over 100,000 turn up in far-right activist-led rally in central London


LONDON, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- More than 100,000 protesters have joined an anti-immigration rally organized by a far-right activist on Saturday in central London.

The "Unite the Kingdom" rally, organized by far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, led to substantial police presence and violent clashes in between protesters and between protesters and police. Multiple arrests were witnessed on-site.

This could be Britain's largest far-right rally in decades, according to local media.

The British government is facing mounting pressure over its tackling of irregular immigration. More than 1,000 migrants travelled across the English Channel on small boats last weekend, bringing the total number this year to over 30,000.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Australian authorities urge thousands to flee New South Wales bushfires
Russian drones, missiles hit railway hub near Ukraine's capital, railway says
India caps airline fares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day
FIFA faces backlash after awarding first Peace Prize to Donald Trump
UN agency says Chornobyl nuclear plant's protective shield damaged
Canada removes Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism
Spain to slaught 30,000 pigs amid swine fever control measures
U.S. stocks close higher
2025 Poland "Chinese Film Festival" opens in Warsaw
Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border, officials say

Others Also Read