March against antisemitism in London as Tommy Robinson arrested – live
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Thousands gather to march against antisemitism through central London
Tommy Robinson has been arrested at a march against antisemitism in London after police warned the far-right was“not welcome”.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the march, held the day after a pro-Palestinian protest in the capital called again for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Former prime minister Boris Johnson is among those attending.
Ahead of the march, the Met warned that any offences “whether from within the protest or from any groups trying to challenge or interfere with the march” would be dealt with, as both the force and ministers have stressed the need for the UK’s Jewish community to feel safe on the streets.
There had been fears in that Mr Robinson, the former leader of the far-right grouping, could disrupt the protest organised by charity Campaign Against Antisemitism.
Robinson had previously been seen among the crowds of counter-protesters who clashed with police during ceasefire protests held on Armistice Day.
The weekend marches took place as a temporary truce between Hamas and Israel is still holding following the release of two groups of hostages
Crowd estimated to be 105,000 people strong in Parliament Square
Thousands of people have gathered inside Parliament Square chanting “Bring Them Home” in reference to people still being held hostage by Hamas.
The first speaker said Saturday’s march was “the largest gathering against antisemitism since 1936” the Battle of Cable Street – where thousands clashed with police protecting a march from the British Union of Fascists in east London.
He thanked protesters for continuing this “proud” tradition and estimated the crowd as 105,000 strong with the protest snaking back to Whitehall 2km in length.
He led a chant of “Act against hate before it’s too late” before silence fell over the protest. He said the crowd were lighting a beacon of solidarity before quoting Anne Frank which can both “define and defy the darkness of antisemitism”.
The Met Police said a ‘significant police and security operation is underway’
(Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)
Barney Davis26 November 2023 15:31
‘Heartwarming’ European Jewish Congress praise march against antisemitism in London
Thousands of activists marching against antisemitism have been hailed by the European Jewish Congress which aims to unite 2.5million Jewish people across Europe.
The group posted a video to X showing a mass of supporters waiving Israeli flags and holding up posters of people still being held hostage by Hamas.
The organisation added: “Such inspiring scenes in London today as thousands march to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community, in the wake of an alarming rise of antisemitism.”
Barney Davis26 November 2023 15:29
Boris Johnson says he is showing solidarity with Jewish people as he attends march against antisemitism in London
Former prime minister Boris Johnson is among those attending the march against antisemitism in London.
The former Prime Minister joined celebrities including Tracy-Ann Oberman, Rachel Riley and Robert Rinder on Sunday afternoon.
‘We are showing solidarity’: Boris Johnson attends march against antisemitism in London
Barney Davis26 November 2023 15:19
Police speak to woman holding placard at antisemitism march
Police were seen speaking to a woman who attended the march against antisemitism today as she held a placard.
Police spoke to a woman holding a placard during the march
(Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)
Maira Butt26 November 2023 15:08
Boris Johnson: antisemitism like ‘old spore of virus that lurks beneath floorboards’
“And it comes out from time to time. It’s perennial, it won’t go away and it flares up again. We’re seeing a flareup and we need to call it out.”
The former prime minister attended the march today and spoke to GB News
(GB News)
Maira Butt26 November 2023 15:05
Boris Johnson: ‘Very sad this march has to take place at all’
He told GB News it was “very sad this march has to take place at all” before adding antisemitism at previous marches confirmed for him “the absolutely human necessity for Israel to exist”.
He said: “Whatever the rights and wrongs of what Israel has done, or is doing, I think that the antisemitism we have seen in some of the marches around Europe has really confirmed for me the absolutely human necessity for Israel to exist.”
Maira Butt26 November 2023 14:57
March heading towards Parliament Square
Thousands are making their way towards Parliament Square as the March Against Antisemitism has now moved off from the Royal Courts of Justice and is making its way towards its destination.
Robert Rinder and Tracey-Ann Oberman also attended
(Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)
Maira Butt26 November 2023 14:53
‘Thousands in attendance’ at march
Police later confirmed a 40-year-old man had been arrested close to the Royal Courts of Justice, from where the demonstration began on Sunday afternoon.
Former prime minister Boris Johnson joined thousands of people for the demonstration, a day after pro-Palestinian crowds also gathered in the capital to demand a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict.
The Met Police said a ‘significant police and security operation is underway’
(Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)
Maira Butt26 November 2023 14:45
Banners read ‘United Kingdom united against Antisemitism’ and ‘Zero tolerance for antisemites’
The march is expected to last ninety minutes and started at 1.30pm where a large group gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
EDL founder, Tommy Robinson, was escorted away by police after trying to join the march.
Picture shows (fifth from left) Chief Rabbi Mirvis (left to right) Robert Rinder, Tracey-Ann Oberman, Eddie Marsan, Rachel Riley, Maureen Lipman and (second from right) Vanessa Feltz take part in a march against antisemitism organised by the volunteer-led charity Campaign Against Antisemitism at the Royal Courts of Justice in London
(Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)
Maira Butt26 November 2023 14:40
UK Jewish group says they won’t attend march
“It’s clear from the event description that CAA have organised this march in response to huge weekly ceasefire demonstrations in London.
“Pitting Jewish safety against Palestinian freedom doesn’t make Jews safer; it makes fighting antisemitism harder.”
Maira Butt26 November 2023 14:32
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