Free speech is under increasing attack in the United Kingdom, but this weekend, over 100,000 people showed that the fight is far from over. Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London drew a historic crowd, one of the largest demonstrations in recent years, dwarfing the counter-protest organized against it.
The BBC reported:
“More than 100,000 people have joined a march in central London organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with a counter-protest by anti-racism campaigners also taking place.”
Meanwhile, the Independent confirmed the scale of the day’s turnout:
“More than 110,000 people are estimated to have attended the ‘Unite the kingdom’ march, while the Met Police said around 5,000 people are at an anti-racism counter-protest.”
The rally also featured a lineup of prominent speakers. The BBC noted:
“Protesters forming the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally have gathered in Whitehall where they are hearing a series of speeches from people including Donald Trump’s former strategist Steve Bannon.”
TV personality Katie Hopkins and actor Laurence Fox were also present, underscoring the rally’s high-profile support.
Elon Musk even made a video appearance at the rally:
Supporters on the ground highlighted both the energy and symbolism of the day. One widely shared moment came when a Palestinian flag was pulled down at the rally:
The Palestinian flag is TORN down on stage at the patriotic rally in London. British patriots only want to see this flag. 🇬🇧”
For Robinson’s supporters, the day was about reclaiming their right to speak freely. Robinson himself blasted the media narrative, writing on X:
“THERE ARE MILLIONS OUT FOR THE UNITE THE KINGDOM FREE SPEECH FESTIVAL TODAY!!!! Any mainstream media who prints anything otherwise are LYING. So feel free to call them out on their bullshit and send this video their way.”
Another video post from Westminster Bridge captured the sheer scale:
“British patriots in the MILLIONS walking over Westminster Bridge to get to the demo site. Unbelievable sight 🇬🇧🏴🏴 Credit to RISE Radio.”
The Guardian described how authorities scrambled to control the enormous crowd:
“Scotland Yard said over 1,000 officers had been deployed in a bid to prevent clashes, with barriers in place to keep a large ‘sterile area’ between the two groups.”
There have also been some tussles between police and the crowds:
As well as a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk:
Despite heavy police lines and predictable smears from the political class, the size of the march made one point unmistakable: tens of thousands of ordinary citizens are demanding their voices be heard.
What began as a rally became something more, a reminder that the principle of free speech is barely alive and under attack in Britain.
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