what are the protests about today

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The main protests today are large-scale far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in London organized by Tommy Robinson under the slogan "Unite the Kingdom." Over 110,000 participants marched through central London demanding strict immigration controls, including the expulsion of asylum seekers arriving via small boats. The protests featured nationalist imagery and confrontations with police, who reported assaults and injuries among their officers. Around 25 people were arrested due to violence and attempts to breach police barriers. Concurrently, about 5,000 counter-protesters gathered to oppose the far-right rally. The events have sparked broad condemnation and concern about rising far-right activism and violence in the UK. Additionally, tens of thousands are protesting in Ankara, Turkey, against a legal crackdown on the main opposition party ahead of a key court hearing. There are also pro- Palestinian protests disrupting the Vuelta a Espana cycle race in Madrid on the same day. The London's protests revolve primarily around immigration, nationalism, and free speech claims by far-right groups, leading to tense clashes with anti-racism activists and police interventions.