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Huge crowds march for right-wing "Unite the Kingdom" rally in London

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More than 100,000 people took to the streets in London on Saturday, in what's believed to be the largest anti-immigration protest in British history. Organizers called it a "Unite the Kingdom" rally.

Breakdown
  • Over 100,000 people attended the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London, making it the largest anti-immigration protest in British history.
  • The rally was organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and promoted as a celebration of free speech. 36s
  • A minute of silence was held for Charlie Kirk, and Elon Musk addressed the crowd, calling for a change of government. 1m 47s
  • A smaller counter-protest by anti-racism activists took place nearby, leading to confrontations. 53s
  • London police reported assaults on officers and arrested 25 people during the event. 2m 26s
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