Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in central London on Saturday to protest against the growing influence of right-wing politics, taking part in a large-scale rally titled “March to Stop the Far Right”.
The protest, backed by trade unions and civil society organisations, is believed to be one of the largest demonstrations in the capital in recent years, with around 30,000 participants expected, according to police estimates.
A significant focus of the march was opposition to Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, which has recently surged in national opinion polls.
Protesters carried placards criticising the party and its anti-immigration stance, reflecting broader concerns among demonstrators about the direction of UK politics.
The march began in central London and was set to conclude near the Palace of Westminster, highlighting the political message directed at lawmakers.
The demonstration was organised by the Together Alliance, drawing support from a range of activist groups, unions and campaign organisations.
Participants also displayed a variety of international symbols, including Iranian and Palestinian flags, alongside banners expressing solidarity with global causes.
The protest comes at a time when Reform UK is polling ahead of both the governing Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, and other traditional parties.
Zack Polanski of the Green Party of England and Wales was among the political figures who joined the march, signalling growing mobilisation among parties and groups seeking to challenge the rise of right-wing support.