what are the london protests about today

The London protests today are primarily a far-right demonstration against immigration, organized by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson. The event, called the "Unite the Kingdom" rally, saw over 110,000 people marching through central London, carrying English, British, and other flags. The protesters voiced nationalist sentiments with slogans demanding the restoration of freedom of speech and tighter controls on immigration. The protest turned violent at times, with clashes between protesters and police resulting in injuries to 26 officers and 25 arrests. A smaller counter-protest of about 5,000 people also took place, opposing the far-right rally. The demonstration is set against a backdrop of rising nationalism in the UK and debates over immigration policies, especially concerning migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. The rally featured speeches asserting fears of immigration as an "invasion" and promoting anti-Islam rhetoric.