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Thousands gather in for London for rally

SUMMARY

Thousands gathered in London for an anti-immigration rally led by Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. The event, titled "Unite the Kingdom," aimed to celebrate free speech and protest against immigration policies. Police estimated around 110,000 attendees, far outnumbering a 5,000-strong counter-protest by "Stand Up to Racism." Participants carried the Union flag, St George's Cross, and US flags.

Robinson stated, "Hundreds of thousands already pack the streets of central London as we Unite as one for our freedoms." The protests occurred amid rising tensions over immigration issues in Britain, with the government facing scrutiny over accusations of hostility to free speech.


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