what was the march in london today

Today in London, a major march called the "Unite the Kingdom" was held, organized by anti-immigration figure Tommy Robinson. The event drew approximately 110,000 participants, making it one of the largest right-wing demonstrations in recent UK history. The march featured protesters waving flags of England and Britain, chanting slogans against immigration, and calling for asylum seekers to be sent home. There was a simultaneous counter- protest by about 5,000 members of the "Stand Up to Racism" group. The Metropolitan Police deployed around 1,000 officers to manage the event and keep the two groups separated, with roughly 26 officers injured, including some seriously, due to scuffles and assaults with thrown projectiles. About 25 arrests were made during the clashes. The march marked a culmination of a tense summer in Britain, with protests outside migrant accommodations having occurred in previous months. The day also included tributes to American conservative Charlie Kirk, recently assassinated. Some attendees wore "Make America Great Again" hats and displayed American and Israeli flags in addition to UK flags. Overall, the march heightened political tensions in the capital with considerable police efforts to maintain order between the large far-right rally and counter-protesters.