London Hosts One of UK’s Largest Anti-Far-Right Marches, Organisers Say
London witnessed a massive show of resistance against the far-right as an estimated half a million people gathered for the biggest demonstration ever against hatred and division. The peaceful protest, organised by the Together Alliance, saw protesters carrying placards saying “No to racism, no to Trump” and “Refugees welcome” march through the capital to Whitehall, amid a heavy police presence.
Rally co-organiser Kevin Courtney told the crowds: “Our estimate is now that there are half a million people on this demonstration – the biggest demonstration ever against the far right.” Speakers included former Labour MP Diane Abbott, who praised the turnout as the largest anti-racist march she’s seen in her lifetime.
The demonstration comes in response to the growing support for far-right organisations in the UK, with organisers citing the Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom rally in September 2025 as the biggest far-right mobilisation in British history. That event, attended by between 110,000 and 150,000 people, saw violent disorder and injuries to police officers.
Sabby Dhalu, joint secretary of the Together Alliance, believes the size of Saturday’s attendance has intimidated the far-right, saying: “We’re confident that the size of our mobilisation here today has actually intimidated the far-right, and I think they feel that they are not confident enough to stand against us because they know that we’re going to be out in big numbers.”
Singer Billy Bragg performed protest songs onstage at Whitehall, criticising US President Donald Trump’s divisive politics. The event also saw performances by former Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock and an estimated thousand people marching against Christian nationalism.
The Bishop of Croydon, Rosemarie Mallett, expressed her support for diverse and inclusive communities, saying: “We stand with all people of goodwill who seek to build bridges rather than barriers and to live out Jesus’s command to love our neighbours.”
The police imposed public order conditions, banning the joint rally from continuing after 5 pm. Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jon Savell assured that officers were prepared to ensure all groups could protest lawfully and without disruption.
