Patriotic right-wing protesters chant 'you let your country down' at police during Armistice Day march ahead of pro-Palestinian march set to be attended by thousands.
Met Police is preparing for the biggest ever Remembrance security operation . Get all the latest news and updates throughout the day onFights broke out as Tommy Robinson and hundreds of his supporters arrived in Whitehall on Saturday as police officers tried to maintain a ring of steel around the Cenotaph ahead of a huge march in solidarity with Palestinians.
Photographs showed protesters unfurled banners reading 'it's not Pro-Palestine, it's anti-British' during the two-minute silence. No pro-Palestine protesters were anywhere in sight. As it came to a close, protesters chanted 'England, England'. — Lewis Brackpool November 11, 2023 Several hundred protesters, almost all of them men, were heard chanting and attempting to get close to the Cenotaph
Shortly before the incident, far-right thug Tommy Robinson left the scene in a taxi after earlier leading hundreds of counter-protesters as they massed at barriers in Whitehall. A line of police attempted to stop them from reaching Whitehall but the group pushed through, with some shouting 'let's have them' as officers hit out with batons.
Before the ceremony had ended many of the far right supporters had left and walked towards Trafalgar Square. Later Veterans spoke of their anger and disgust at their attendance on the solemn occasion. Meanwhile thousands of people gathered across the city in Hyde Park ahead of this afternoon's march in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Right-wing protesters unfurled banners criticising the pro-Palestine march during the two-minutes silence despite the fact that no pro-Palestinian protesters could be seenPolice officers attempted to form a human wall to prevent Robinson and his supporters from reaching the Cenotaph Officers from the Metropolitan Police on duty at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in Central London ahead of a pro Palestine demonstration in the capital on Armistice DayVideos shared on social media showed full coaches of people heading to London
'The counter protestors are not one cohesive group. There are different groups moving away from Whitehall towards other parts of central London. Officers are keeping track of them as they do. It comes as British Transport Police announced restrictions on planned protests at major London stations which mean anyone gathering at London Waterloo, London Victoria and Charing Cross stations could face arrest.
It added that anyone who 'organises or takes part in an assembly during the prohibition commits an offence.' What is 'intifada'? Intifada is a term commonly used in association with Palestinians and the state of Israel. It means uprising or rebellion.The first in the late 1980s saw peaceful actions such as mass boycotts and some more violent attacks on Israelis.
Mr Jamal also accused authorities of 'reframing language' to suggest people mentioning 'intifada' care calling for a violent uprising, something he says is not the case. It was in the booklet, with the title 'A revolutionary perspective on Hamas', written by Mostafa Omar, of the Revolutionary Socialists, Egypt. It was first written in July 2014.This morning police cleared one side of Whitehall so those attending the Armistice Day event were all lined up behind one set of barriers.
Leader of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign Ben Jamal told the Today programme that intifada is not a call for 'violent uprising' 'I will then go to the Hyde Park memorial to the 7/7 bombing. My niece Elizabeth was among those killed. I will then join the other marchers.The Rev Daplin, from Bristol, said he had been dismayed at all the political gesturing in the days leading up to Armistice Day.Metal barriers lined the entire length of Whitehall with dozens of officers stationed around Parliament Square. The ring of steel will remain in place until the events of Remembrance Sunday have taken place.
On Friday night, the Met Police warned that Armistice Day could get 'messy' as officers begun an unprecedented round-the-clock guard of the Cenotaph. He added: 'You will see police intervention, and I hope we don't but I think it's likely you will see police having to use force to manage some of the situations that we have to deal with, and at times that might look messy.
Mr Sunak said: 'This weekend people across the United Kingdom will stand together in quiet reflection to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Veterans, loved ones of those who gave their lives for their country and many more of us will want to honour this moment. 'We have got a significant march taking place. We are aware there will be counter-protests, as well as a lot of people who would ordinarily come to London to mark their respect on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. That means we need a large and robust policing plan in place.'
A dispersal zone will be in place covering key central London locations including Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Anyone refusing to disperse can be arrested, the Met said DAC Taylor said the Met had information that 'large numbers of counter protesters will be coming to London with a view to confronting those taking place in the main march'.
Officers will also be granted more powers to carry out stop and searchers and order people to remove masks. The Met also declared that it was doing 'everything' in its power to ensure Jewish Londoners feel safe during the pro-Palestine protest. The Stop the War coalition said coach companies across the country are reporting that all their vehicles are fully booked, with waiting lists in some areas.
Sir Mark said officers would 'protect locations and events of national importance at all costs'. Pictured: Police officers guard 'The Cenotaph' on October 28 'The laws created by Parliament are clear. There is no absolute power to ban protest, therefore there will be a protest this weekend,' he insisted.
The decision to allow the protest to take place prompted accusations of bias from Home Secretary Suella Braverman. But on Friday, she gave the police her 'full backing' at a meeting with the commissioner. Sir Mark Rowley said use of the power to block moving protests is 'incredibly rare' and must be reserved for cases where there is intelligence to suggest a 'real threat' of serious disorder. Pictured: Poppy vendor counter is disturbed by pro-Palestinian demonstrators
Ms Braverman had controversially accused the police of 'playing favourites' with protesters by clamping down hard on Right-wing demonstrations while taking a softly-softly approach to those organised by groups on the Left. The Home Secretary expressed her support for the Metropolitan Police at a meeting with Sir Mark Rowley yesterday, a source close to her said.
'The Commissioner outlined plans to continue working to maintain public order, ensure compliance with the law and maintain the safety of participants, police officers and the general public. Rishi Sunak talks with a supporter of the Royal British Legion in the QEII centre ahead of Armistice Day A former Home Office permanent secretary said he did not understand how Mr Sunak could continue to have confidence in Ms Braverman.Metropolitan Police officers guard the Cenotaph in Whitehall amid fears of vandalism
He said: 'She's tried to interfere with the operational independence of the police. She's accused them of partiality in the way they police demonstrations. She's used inflammatory language. She's even made some absolutely crass comments and comparisons about Northern Ireland.In a lengthy briefing Friday, the Met Police also vowed to protect defiant poppy sellers who are refusing to abandon their stalls ahead of planned pro-Palestine protests on Armistice Day.
Tracy Cooper , 65, who has sold poppies in Paddington Station for 22 years, urged other poppy sellers to 'go out and sell your poppy with pride'. She was helped by Nicky Veschiera, 60, and her friend Audrey, also 60
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