Who is on the bizarre line-up for Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march in London?
Tommy Robinson is set to lead the 'Unite the Kingdom' march in London, with a controversial lineup that includes a paedophile hunter, a disgraced former MP, and TV personality Ant Middleton. The event has faced disruptions as the UK Home Office blocked at least seven far-right figures from entering the country. Police are deploying 4,000 officers and advanced surveillance to manage the expected 50,000 attendees amid concerns over hate speech and public order.
- ▪A 'paedophile hunter', disgraced former MP, and Ant Middleton are among those scheduled to speak at Tommy Robinson's march.
- ▪The Home Office has issued travel bans to at least seven individuals, including Polish MEP Dominik Tarczynski and anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez.
- ▪Police will deploy 4,000 officers, live facial recognition, and armoured vehicles to manage the event and a concurrent pro-Palestine rally.
- ▪Metropolitan Police have warned speakers and organizers against hate speech, stating they will intervene if laws are broken.
- ▪The policing operation for the day is expected to cost £4.5 million, with £1.7 million spent on bringing in additional officers.
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