The Metropolitan Police has called the operation to police rival marches, one organised by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian protest, as one of the most significant in recent years.

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Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests

It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march.

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London braces for weekend of protest as far-right calls for ‘show of force’

Police will deploy 4,000 officers across two marches and FA Cup final

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13:05

UK: Large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests in London

Thousands of people began rallying in London Saturday at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest, amid a huge police presence.

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Thousands march in London for far-right, pro-Palestine protests

Police are patrolling the streets of London as thousands of protesters march in the UK capital on Saturday for two major demonstrations, the annual march to commemorate the Palestinian Nakba …

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Thousands march in parallel Nakba Day and far-right rallies in central London

Thousands march in parallel Nakba Day and far-right rallies in central London Submitted by Daniel Tester on Sat, 05/16/2026 - 09:56 Police officers deployed in 'unprecedented' numbers to tackle multiple …

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Rival Protests Begin in London, With a Major Security Effort

The police are deploying thousands of officers, partly to keep far-right and pro-Palestinian marchers separated. The opposing events are expected to draw tens of thousands of people to London.

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Met Police's 'unprecedented' operation to prevent trouble at rival protests

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on London today for two major demonstrations.