what was the protest in london today

The protest in London today was a massive far-right, anti-immigration demonstration called the "Unite the Kingdom" march, led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. It drew an estimated 110,000 to 150,000 participants, making it one of the largest right-wing protests in recent UK history. The protest focused on opposition to immigration, nationalist slogans, and included messages urging to "send them home" and "stop the boats." The demonstrators carried flags such as the Union Jack and England's St. George's Cross, with some chanting anti-immigration and anti-government slogans. During the event, there were clashes between some protesters and the police, resulting in injuries to 26 officers, with four seriously hurt. About 25 arrests were made amid the unrest. The police had to intervene in several locations to prevent the protesters from breaching barriers and confronting counter-protesters, who numbered around 5,000 and gathered to oppose the far-right rally. The violence included officers being assaulted and attacked with projectiles. The rally sparked significant tension in London and took place against a backdrop of heightened debate on immigration in the UK.