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by krona 29 days ago
> The Metropolitan Police are (justifiably) expecting this protest to turn into a violent riot

Robinson has organised 4 London rallies in recent years and this is the second Unite The Kingdom rally. So what makes you think this will be the one which turns violent?

It's basically families listening to speakers on a stage.
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deletedie 29 days ago
Each and every one of those rallies has been uniquely, relative to other rallies, violent

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/13/unite-the-ki...

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/23/police-clash...

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krona 28 days ago
> About 5,000 counter-protesters from trade unions and anti-fascist groups marched in a separate route in central London.

There's your answer.

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bcraven 29 days ago
"Dozens of officers injured as up to 150,000 join Tommy Robinson rally"

Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said officers had "policed without fear or favour", knowing it would be challenging.

"There is no doubt that many came to exercise their lawful right to protest, but there were many who came intent on violence."

Assistant Commissioner Twist said officers had suffered broken teeth, concussion, a prolapsed disc, a head injury and a possible broken nose.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwydezxl0xlo

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