Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests - Reuters

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Tens of thousands marched in London on May 16, 2026, in two separate protests—one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians. Police deployed 4,000 officers, making 43 arrests for various offenses. Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized the anti-immigration march organizers, accusing them of 'peddling hate and division.'

On May 16, 2026, London witnessed two large-scale protests: one organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson against high levels of immigration, and another in support of Palestinians marking Nakba Day. Police deployed 4,000 officers, including reinforcements, and made 31 arrests. Authorities imposed conditions on the rallies to keep rival attendees apart.

Tens of thousands marched in London on May 16, 2026, in two separate protests—one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians. Police deployed 4,000 officers, including reinforcements from outside the capital, and made 11 arrests for various offenses. Authorities had earlier forecast a turnout of at least 80,000.

On May 16, 2026, tens of thousands marched in London in two separate protests—one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians. Police deployed 4,000 officers, including reinforcements from outside the capital, and made 43 arrests for various offenses. Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized the organizers of the anti-immigration march.