what is the protest about today

The protest today, September 14, 2025, in London is primarily a large far- right anti-immigration demonstration called the "Unite the Kingdom" march. It is organized by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who promotes it as a free speech festival. The protest draws around 110,000 people according to police estimates, with supporters waving English and British flags, chanting slogans against immigration and the government, and calling for halting illegal immigration into the UK. The event has sparked clashes with police, with reports of officers being assaulted by some protesters throwing bottles and flares. Approximately 25 arrests have been made so far, and several police injuries have been reported. The protest is accompanied by a smaller counter- protest by anti-racism groups. Elon Musk has spoken virtually at the protest, calling for revolutionary government changes in the UK. The protest reflects significant public concerns around immigration and free speech as political issues in the UK this year, amid a record influx of asylum seekers. It is the largest far-right demonstration in recent UK history, with tensions high and extensive police presence deployed across London to manage it.