Thousands in Central London for Tommy Robinson Rally and Counter-Protest

Around 1,000 police officers have been deployed amid the opposing protests.

People gather at Trafalgar Square in central London during a protest organised by Tommy Robinson on July 27, 2024. Maja Smiejkowska/PA Wire

Thousands marched in central London on Saturday in a “Unite the Kingdom” rally organised by anti-Islamist activist Tommy Robinson while former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn spoke at a a counter protest.

The Metropolitan Police approved different routes to keep the two groups separate and deployed around 1,000 officers to police the two rallies as well as a trans pride event.