Anti-Tommy Robinson protestors chant ‘refugees are welcome’ through London streets
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"The far-right does not represent the country at all and anybody with a minor understanding of history will understand colonialism. You can't bomb all of these countries and not expect people to flee."
Protestors have gathered in their thousands to counter Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march in Central London.
The counter event hosted by Stand Up to Racism has made its way from Russell Square towards Whitehall where both sides are currently facing off.
The Metropolitan Police has put in place a “sterile area” between both sides to limit violent clashes, but videos from the scene show objects being hurled at counter-protestors as tempers flare.
Due to this, the force confirmed multiple Unite the Kingdom marchers have been arrested.
Earlier this afternoon Finsbury Park resident Lucy told MyLondon she firmly believes asylum seekers are welcome in the UK. “As a white woman I should be the person here more than anybody,” she said.
“Love will always win and hate devours you from the inside. These people are welcome and fascists and far-right thugs are not.
“The far-right does not represent the country at all and anybody with a minor understanding of history will understand colonialism. You can’t bomb all of these countries and not expect people to flee.”
Mexican tourist Paula told MyLondon she felt compelled to attend the counter-protest while visiting the city. “I think Tommy Robinson’s popularity is terrible for the UK at the moment.
“Everyone here is from all backgrounds and eager to fight against the far-right.” The Metropolitan Police said it estimated around 110,000 were in Whitehall for the Robinson event and 5,000 for the counter protest.
Multiple police officers have reportedly been assaulted during the clashes. A spokesperson added: “We continue to see significant aggression directed at officers by Unite the Kingdom protesters.
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