Tens of thousands join far-right rally in central London
Tens of thousands of people attended a far-right rally in central London on Saturday, led by activist Tommy Robinson, demanding stricter immigration policies. The demonstration coincided with a separate pro-Palestinian protest, prompting one of the city's largest police operations in recent years. Authorities maintained order despite the high tensions associated with hosting two major opposing rallies simultaneously.
- ▪Tens of thousands marched in central London at a far-right rally on 16 May 2026.
- ▪The rally was led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
- ▪Demonstrators called for stricter immigration policies.
- ▪A pro-Palestinian protest also took place in London on the same day.
- ▪Police conducted one of the city’s largest public order operations to manage the events.
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Toggle PlayTens of thousands join far-right rally in central LondonNewsFeedTens of thousands join far-right rally in central LondonTens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson, with demonstrators calling for stricter immigration policies. Police carried out one of the city’s largest public order operations in years as a pro-Palestinian protest also took place in the capital.Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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