London witnessed one of its largest far-right gatherings in recent years as activist Tommy Robinson led the “Unite the Kingdom” march, drawing an estimated 110,000 to 150,000 participants. The event turned violent when sections of Robinson’s supporters clashed with police and rival counter-protesters from the group “Stand Up to Racism.”
According to the Metropolitan Police, violence broke out when some demonstrators attempted to breach security barriers separating the two groups. Officers were punched, kicked, and struck with bottles, prompting riot police reinforcements to intervene. Twenty-six police officers were injured, four seriously — with reported cases of broken teeth, a suspected broken nose, a concussion, and a spinal injury.
Authorities confirmed that 25 arrests were made, while more than 1,600 officers had been deployed across the city to manage the demonstrations alongside other major events, including football matches and concerts.
Tommy Robinson — whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon and who founded the anti-Islam English Defence League — hailed the turnout as a “tidal wave of patriotism” and called the protest a “cultural revolution.” Organisers claimed attendance figures were even higher than official estimates, describing participants as “patriots.”
The march attracted support from prominent far-right figures, and tech billionaire Elon Musk addressed the crowd via video message, calling for political change in Britain and alleging that citizens are “scared to exercise their free speech.”
Authorities are continuing to monitor tensions in the aftermath of the clashes, which have reignited debates over extremism, public safety, and freedom of expression in the UK.
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