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A wave of anti-migrant protests<\/a> is set to continue on Sunday, following scuffles between demonstrators and police <\/a>yesterday. <\/p>\n

Demonstrations under the Abolish Asylum System banner<\/a> are scheduled in Solihull, Dudley, Epping, Stevenage, London, Manchester, and Norwich. <\/p>\n

On Saturday, crowds of protesters were met by thousands of anti-racism counter-protesters at several of their anti-migration rallies, which were held in Bristol, Exeter, Tamworth, Cannock, Nuneaton, Liverpool, Wakefield, Newcastle, and Horley in Surrey, and at Canary Wharf in central London on Saturday.<\/p>\n

In Liverpool, 11 protesters were arrested during a protest led by UKIP outside St George\u2019s Hall which was met with a counter-protests. <\/p>\n

The government afterwards promised<\/a> that a new fast-track asylum appeals process will be introduced to speed up the process of removing people <\/a>with no right to be in the UK, as first reported in The Sunday Times<\/a>, one day after Nigel Farage unveiled Reform UK\u2019s \u2018mass deportation\u2019 plan for small boat arrivals.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a security minister confirmed the government will challenge the High Court<\/a>\u2019s decision to prevent asylum seekers from being housed in The Bell Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dan Jarvis said that the Home Office will appeal against the High Court\u2019s refusal to allow it to intervene in the case of The Bell Hotel.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Farage to tell Lucy Connolly’s story in visit to US Congress – report<\/p>\n

Nigel Farage is set to champion Lucy Connolly\u2019s story while giving evidence at a free speech hearing at US Congress next month, The Telegraph is reporting. <\/p>\n

The Reform UK leader is set to visit Washington in September to testify to Congress over threats to freedom of expression in Britain. <\/p>\n

Ms Connolly was released from prison last week after she was given a 31-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to inciting racial hatred, after calling for people to \u201cset fire\u201d to hotels housing asylum seekers in a post on social media. <\/p>\n

Her story will be \u201ca very central point of what I\u2019m discussing\u201d, Mr Farage said according to The Telegraph. <\/p>\n

It comes after the Trump administration said it is \u201cgreatly concerned\u201d about free speech in Britain.<\/p>\n

Alex Croft24 August 2025 11:29<\/p>\n

<\/a>Recap: The High Court case between the Home Office and Epping Council<\/p>\n

Setting the backdrop for the weekend of unrest is a crucial High Court case being fought between the government and an English council.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Epping Forest District Council won an interim High Court injunction to stop asylum seekers being housed at The Bell Hotel, arguing it had become a \u201cfeeding ground for unrest\u201d in recent weeks after a series of violent protests resulted in multiple arrests and saw police officers injured.<\/p>\n

Home secretary Yvette Cooper made a last-minute attempt on Tuesday to halt their removal, arguing that other councils would make similar applications for migrant accommodation in their areas.<\/p>\n

However, Mr Justice Eyre dismissed her application and has given the council until 12 September to move asylum seekers out of the hotel. Somani Hotels Limited, which runs the hotel, can apply to the Court of Appeal to try to reverse the decision.<\/p>\n

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp described the ruling as \u201ca moment of relief for the people of Epping\u201d, while Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said it was \u201ca victory for the mums and dads\u201d in the local area, \u201cwho just want their children to be safe\u201d.<\/p>\n

Alex Croft24 August 2025 11:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>ICYMI – Three arrests made at Horley protest<\/p>\n

Three arrests were made at the protest outside the Four Points hotel in Horley on Saturday, Surrey Police said.<\/p>\n

Two of the arrests were made for reach of the peace and one for breaching the conditions of a community protection notice.<\/p>\n

Chief Superintendent Juliet Parker said: \u201cOur officers were outside the hotel this morning to support the public\u2019s right to lawful protest. Unfortunately, while the majority of those present were protesting lawfully, there were some individuals whose behaviour became disruptive, and they were arrested.<\/p>\n

\u201cOfficers were also present to minimise disruption to the local community. We appreciate that there was some disruption on the roads around the hotel while the protest was taking place and we would like to thank all those affected for their patience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alex Croft24 August 2025 10:31<\/p>\n

<\/a>Comment | I\u2019m an ex-Met chief \u2013 but I\u2019m glad I\u2019m not policing this \u2018bank holiday weekend of discontent\u2019<\/p>\n

Ah, the August bank holiday weekend. A promising weather forecast. Off work until next Tuesday. The perfect opportunity to sit back, put your feet up, enjoy a barbecue and take a well-earned rest. Unless you\u2019re a police officer \u2013 and especially this particular weekend.<\/p>\n

First up are the anticipated protests \u2013 and counterprotests \u2013 outside hotels housing asylum seekers from Bournemouth to Perth, Cardiff to Leeds. Some two dozen or so anti-immigration protests have been organised for the coming days. And, once again, it is police officers who will find themselves standing in the places in between, accused by one faction of protecting lawless foreigners and by the other of defending hate-filled racists. Refusing to take either side, and damned by both.<\/p>\n

Former Met Police chief superintendent John Sutherland writes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"I\u2019m glad I\u2019m not policing this \u2018bank holiday weekend of discontent\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Two dozen anti-migrant protests across the country, a million-strong Notting Hill Carnival using controversial facial recognition cameras for the first time \u2013 and officers are banned from dancing\u2026 my former colleagues would much rather spend the long weekend policing local neighbourhoods, says John Sutherland<\/p>\n

Alex Croft24 August 2025 10:02<\/p>\n

<\/a>Watch: Anti-immigration protesters hurl abuse as rival groups clash outside Horley hotel Anti-immigration protesters hurl abuse as rival groups clash outside Horley hotel<\/p>\n

Alex Croft24 August 2025 09:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Full report: Protesters clash outside asylum hotels as tensions over migration flare<\/p>\n

Police and protesters clashed on Saturday as demonstrations against asylum hotels unfolded across the country.<\/p>\n

Protesters and counterprotesters gathered for demonstrations in towns and cities around England, including Bristol, Exeter, Tamworth, Cannock, Nuneaton, Liverpool, Wakefield, Newcastle, and Horley in Surrey, and at Canary Wharf in central London.<\/p>\n

There were also protests at Aberdeen and Perth in Scotland, and Mold in Flintshire, Wales.<\/p>\n

Political correspondent Archie Mitchell brings the full report of yesterday\u2019s protests:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alex Croft24 August 2025 08:59<\/p>\n

<\/a>Racism activists declared ‘victory’ over anti-migrant protests in Perth<\/p>\n

Anti-racism activists in Perth, Scotland, yesterday declared \u201cvictory\u201d over a group of anti-migrant protesters at a hotel housing asylum seekers. <\/p>\n

\u201cFar right, demoralised and now leaving in Perth in face of the anti-racist counter protesters protecting the hotel,\u201d Stand Up To Racism\u2019s Scottish branch said on X.<\/p>\n

They accused anti-migrant protesters of having \u201ctargeted, harassed and screamed at a mum carrying a baby\u201d.<\/p>\n

Alex Croft24 August 2025 08:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Where and when are anti-migrant protests scheduled for Sunday?<\/p>\n

Anti-migrant protests are set to continue on Sunday, including in London, where hundreds of thousands of Notting Hill Carnival revellers will take to the streets to celebrate its 58th edition.<\/p>\n

Protesting under the Abolish Asylum System banner, protests are set to take place in Solihull, Dudley, Epping, Stevenage, London, Manchester, and Norwich. <\/p>\n

Here is the full list of protests expected today:<\/p>\n