Tommy Robinson, fresh from prison in May 2025, announced the Unite the Kingdom rally as a “free speech festival” to be held today at 11am, starting at Stamford Street, Southwark, and marching to Whitehall, expecting thousands to join.
The event, sparked by Mr Robinson’s release and his call to “unite patriots” against perceived censorship, gained traction online, with claims of international support and $20,000 raised via cryptocurrency for logistics.
The Metropolitan Police, deploying 1,600 officers, will enforce barriers to separate the groups amid fears of clashes.
Police fear the rally risks escalating tensions in a polarised capital.