UK PM Keir Starmer Condemns Far-Right Anti-Immigration Rally, Reaffirms Britains Values Of
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that while people have the right to peaceful protest, violence and intimidation will not be tolerated. His comments came after more than 100,000 people took part in a large anti-immigration march in London on Saturday, led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Police reported that around 110,000 demonstrators joined the march, where tensions ran high. At least 26 officers were injured, and 25 people were arrested, with more arrests expected in the coming days.
“Peaceful protest is a core part of our country’s values,” Starmer wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. “But we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job, or for people feeling unsafe on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin.”
The prime minister also stressed that Britain’s strength lies in its tolerance and diversity. He said the Union Jack should represent unity, not be misused as a symbol of hate or division.
Immigration has become one of the most heated political issues in the UK, even surpassing concerns about the economy. This year alone, more than 28,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats seeking asylum.
Many marchers carried English flags alongside the Union Jack, but police said the rally quickly became difficult to manage due to its size. Officers described facing “unacceptable violence,” including being punched, kicked, and targeted with bottles and other objects.
Starmer’s message was clear: protest is a right, but violence has no place in Britain’s streets.
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