The Metropolitan Police has 1,000 police officers on standby as Tommy Robinson and his supporters vow to hold “the biggest patriotic show of force this country has ever seen. »
Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has organised a march starting at the Royal Courts of Justice and ending in Trafalgar Square.
Meanwhile, a counter-protest will be held by Stand Up To Racism and other groups, starting at Russell Square and ending in Whitehall.
A third group, Trans Pride, is also holding an event starting from Langham Place ending at Wellington Arch.
It has been reported that former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn will play a prominent role in the counter-protest on Saturday.
On Friday, Robinson said: “If like me, you’ve been sickened by another week of imported crimes and riots, added to the already huge flames of our broken society, march with us.”
Stand Up To Racism said they aim to “isolate…fraudsters like Tommy Robinson” who are “not welcome in London – or anywhere”.
Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove said: “The police presence will be very visible and I would urge anyone out and about in London, whether participating in these events or not, to speak to an officer if they feel unsafe or wish to report an incident.”
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