Tommy Robinson’s supporters chant Anti-Muslim slogans at London protest, 9 arrested

Thousands of supporters of British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson staged a demonstration on Saturday in central London, shouting anti-Muslim epithets, according to international media reports.

One of the most well-known far-right activists in the UK, Robinson, together with English actor and broadcaster Laurence Fox, were seen spearheading the demonstration while supporters shouted, "We want our country back." A banner bearing the words "This is London, not Londonistan" was carried by protesters.

British Patriots at Tommy Robinson March
"This is London, not (fu*king) Londonistan' pic.twitter.com/s0ZsQxBNkJ

— Imtiaz Mahmood (@ImtiazMadmood) June 1, 2024

On stage, Robinson declared, "This is how London ought to look." We won't put up with quiet any longer. He expressed gratitude to the Metropolitan Police for "staying out of our way."

🚨🇬🇧London, UK Britain Rises ‼️

Tens of thousands of people descend on Parliament to protest the deliberate destruction of their country.

They ALL know what’s happening & ALL want to stop it. pic.twitter.com/kkACse1Bv5

— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) June 1, 2024

However, the reports claim that nine pro-Palestinian activists from Youth Demand have been arrested for breaching Public Order Act conditions not to leave the pavement.

Two arrests have been made in the vicinity of Parliament Square.

One arrest was for drunk and disorderly and assaulting an emergency worker.

The other relates to an incident where a woman was subjected to racial abuse. We await confirmation of the exact offence.

— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 1, 2024

Taking it to social media, the Metropolitan Police said that All Londoners have a right to feel and be safe in their city and we will take a zero-tolerance approach to any racially or religiously motivated hate crime we become aware of.

A protest organised by ‘Tommy Robinson’ will take place in central London tomorrow afternoon. It will involve a march from Victoria to Parliament Square followed by a film screening and speeches.

A counter protest, organised by Stand Up To Racism, will take place in Whitehall. pic.twitter.com/K4dZXqMvgs

— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) May 31, 2024

Why protest is going on in London?

According to the sources, there are two protests going on in London:

Counter-protest to Tommy Robinson: Also on June 1, there was a separate protest led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. There was also a counter-protest against Robinson's group Stand Up To Racism.

Pro-Palestine Rally: On June 1, a large march was held in London in support of Palestine. This protest comes amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.