Guardian UK Politics
Tens of thousands descend on London for far-right and pro-Palestine marches – live
London saw competing mass demonstrations Saturday as Tommy Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" march and the annual Nakba Day pro-Palestine rally drew tens of thousands onto the streets simultaneously. The Met Police deployed significant resources to monitor both events, with officers making two arrests near Euston station — men already wanted on suspicion of GBH following a Birmingham incident in which a man was run over. The arrests underscore the heightened security concerns surrounding large-scale political demonstrations in the capital.
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Thousands descend on London for far-right and pro-Palestine marches – live
Thousands of protesters filled London's streets Saturday as Tommy Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" march and an annual Nakba Day pro-Palestine demonstration took place simultaneously under heavy police monitoring. Justice Secretary David Lammy condemned the far-right rally, calling its organizers purveyors of "hatred and division" who do not represent Britain. The dual marches underscore the heightened political tensions gripping the UK around issues of national identity and the conflict in Gaza.
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Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
Wes Streeting has confirmed he would enter the Labour leadership race, calling for a "proper contest" to determine the party's next direction. Andy Burnham, meanwhile, has signalled his own potential candidacy, framing his pitch around rescuing Labour from its current trajectory. The declarations point to a crowded and competitive succession battle as the party grapples with its political identity.
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Extra 4,000 officers in London as police brace for far-right and pro-Palestine marches – live
London's Metropolitan Police is deploying 4,000 additional officers, armoured vehicles, drones, and helicopters as the city braces for two major simultaneous demonstrations — Tommy Robinson's far-right "Unite the Kingdom" march and the annual Nakba Day pro-Palestine rally. Authorities have described it as potentially one of the busiest policing days in recent years, with tens of thousands expected in central London. The scale of the operation reflects heightened concerns about tensions between opposing groups converging on the capital.
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How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three of Labour's heaviest hitters — Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting, and Andy Burnham — each broke ranks within a single 12-hour window, delivering a succession of blows that left Keir Starmer visibly exposed. The coordinated effect, whether intentional or not, painted a picture of a Prime Minister struggling to command his own party. It was the kind of day that lodges in the political memory and raises serious questions about who is actually driving the Labour agenda.
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