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Who are Together Alliance?
Dozens of buses will set out from across the country on Saturday morning (including 10 from Manchester) to begin marching from Park Lane to Trafalgar Square at lunchtime, but who Alliance Together?
anti-discrimination group Stand Against Racism Sabby Dhalu, members of the alliance, said the formation of the Together Alliance was a direct response to the rise in far-right sentiment espoused in the “unite the kingdom” demonstration last September.
Dhalu said: “The overwhelming majority of people reject the racism, Islamophobia, separatism, hatred and violence promoted by Tommy Robinson and the far right.
“This Saturday we will make that clear. Tens of thousands of people will take to the streets of central London and bring the same spirit of unity that helped stop race riots in 2024.”
Two stages, one in Whitehall for speeches and the other in Trafalgar Square for music, will feature cross-party speakers and award-winning musicians including Self Esteem, Jessie Ware, Katy B, Joy Crookes, UB40, Fontaines DC, Charlatans and Hot Chip.
Billy Bragg He stated that when the people come together, the “politics of division” can be opposed, and that he expects the participation to be higher than the “unite the kingdom” rally.
In case you missed it, the content of today’s walk was discussed in our First Issue newsletter.
Met to have ‘significant police presence’ as part of plan for weekend protests
The Metropolitan Police said there would be a “significant police presence” in Westminster on Saturday and a number of large protests were expected.
In addition to the marches organized by the Together Alliance and the Palestine Coalition, a series of protests (both static rallies and marches) against the Iranian regime will take place in the Westminster area on Saturday and Sunday.
The force said they used conditions under public order legislation to ensure only pre-agreed rally areas were used, set fixed routes to be followed and set required finish times.
Dispersal zones will be established where people congregate in places that are likely to cause disturbance or harassment and intimidation, away from agreed settlements.
Deputy Commissioner Jon SavellThe officer in charge of this weekend’s policing operation said: “This will be a busy weekend for our officers, but we have detailed plans to ensure that any groups protesting this weekend can do so legally and without causing serious disruption to other Londoners, businesses or visitors.”
“I am aware that less than a week has passed since the horrific arson attack in Golders Green, which will further heighten the already heightened fears in the Jewish community.
“We take these fears seriously and have considered them carefully in our planning, balancing them against the lawful rights of others to protest, as we must.”
Hundreds of thousands of people expected to march against the far right in London
Good morning. Hundreds of thousands of people will gather in central London on Saturday to support the largest multicultural march in UK history.
Scotland Yard said there would be a significant police presence in the capital on Saturday, when two major marches will converge on Westminster.
After the speeches and musical performances, a march is organized. Alliance Together It is rumored to have support from celebrities including comedian Sir Lenny Henry and singer Paloma Faith, but neither are expected to attend.
Participants will march down Park Lane at 1pm and finish in Whitehall. There will also be a music event in Trafalgar Square, featuring artists including former Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
A separate march was organized by . Palestine Coalition It will gather at the south end of Exhibition Road from midday, heading towards Hyde Park Corner where demonstrators will turn onto Piccadilly and join the Together Alliance route before groups prepare for a rally in Whitehall.
Video message from the mayor of London Sadiq Khan It will be played to those gathered on the Whitehall stage and to the leader of the Green Party. Zack Polanski He is expected to make a speech.
Musician, Billy Bragg Speaking to the Guardian on Friday, participants said they hoped to “send a message that we are willing to take a stand against our citizens”. [the politics of hate] “Imported to England.”
