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What is happening with the London protests?

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London has seen massive protests organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, drawing over 100,000 participants to oppose immigration and asylum seekers. The rallies, marked by violence and police clashes, included speeches from Robinson and Elon Musk. Counter-protests by anti-racism groups were smaller but led to confrontations and numerous arrests, with several police officers injured.

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Thousands in London march in rally organized by far-right activist

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  • A rally in London drew over 100,000 people, according to police. 12s
  • The event was organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. 28s
  • Protesters focused on opposition to immigration and asylum seekers. 9s
  • A smaller counter-demonstration by anti-racism groups also took place. 1m 17s
  • Police reported scuffles and several arrests during the event. 1m 26s
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Thousands in London march in rally organized by far-right activist
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CBS News
3 hours ago
Thousands in London march in rally organized by far-right activist

Many chants and speeches at the rally focused on opposition to immigration and asylum seekers, with scuffles and several arrests as police kept groups apart.

25 arrested for assaulting police at London march
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Euronews
1 day ago
25 arrested for assaulting police at London march

At least 25 people were arrested for assaulting police during the Unite the Kingdom march, with 26 officers injured, four critically, as Robinson supporters clashed with a rival protest.

Huge crowds march for right-wing "Unite the Kingdom" rally in London
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CBS News
2 days ago
Huge crowds march for right-wing "Unite the Kingdom" rally in London

Over 100,000 people marched in London in what organizers called the largest anti-immigration protest in British history, led by Tommy Robinson.

Police assaulted during massive London march
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Euronews
2 days ago
Police assaulted during massive London march

Police reported being attacked by some Robinson supporters and used force to separate groups. The rally featured chants against immigration and was met by a smaller counter-protest.

Thousands in London march against immigration
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CBC News
2 days ago
Thousands in London march against immigration

A massive anti-immigration protest took place, organized by Tommy Robinson, with police estimating around 110,000 attendees and several arrests after violence broke out.

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