Thousands March Through London Streets Waving British and English Flags

[Social Media]

 

Thousands of supporters of Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, descended on central London today in a dramatic display of nationalist fervor. Balaclava-clad demonstrators, waving the flag of St George and igniting smoke canisters, filled the streets as police made their first arrests.

Thousands march through the streets of London waving British and English flags, demonstrating against ‘two-tiered policing’ after 7 months of limited police action against pro-terror and anti-Israel protests across the capital.

Not a single Palestinian flag in sight. pic.twitter.com/anIjwFibb7

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 1, 2024

 

The protest, organized by Robinson, aimed to call for the resignation of Met Police Chief Sir Mark Rowley, whom Robinson accused of overseeing a "two-tier policing" system in London. The event drew a significant crowd, some of whom had been previously linked to "football violence" and anti-lockdown protests, according to the Met Police. As the demonstrators marched down Millbank, some set off smoke flares and air horns, creating a chaotic atmosphere.

 

Amid the turmoil, police arrested a man in a grey Nike hoodie, leading him away from the crowd with three officers flanking him. The Met Police reported two arrests in the vicinity of Parliament Square: one for "drunk and disorderly behavior and assaulting an emergency worker" and another for an incident involving racial abuse directed at a woman.

 

 

Counter-protests added to the day’s tensions. Nine members of the group Nine Youth Demand were arrested for refusing to comply with orders to remain on the pavement. This group, along with Stand Up To Racism, had organized separate protests calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and denouncing Robinson's march.

 

 

Robinson’s event, billed as a celebration of "our culture and values," saw several thousand attendees and featured the airing of his documentary, which criticizes the police. Robinson, often associated with far-right activism, led the procession carrying a banner depicting Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with the slogan, "This is London, not Londonistan."

 

The event was marked by speeches from various controversial figures, including actor Laurence Fox and former UKIP member Carl Benjamin. Fox, a vocal right-wing activist, emphasized the importance of free speech, declaring, "The most important freedom of all is the freedom to speak our minds. We must protect our right to speak above all other rights." He rallied the crowd with the slogan, "This is our country," to enthusiastic cheers.

Carl Benjamin, known for his inflammatory remarks, called for a "wholesome message to the British people," stressing the need for dignity and respect. He implored the crowd to remember their English heritage and to act with dignity, invoking the respect of their ancestors.

 

 

Robinson’s film screening, however, seemed to lose its initial momentum. Nick Lowles, managing director of Hope Not Hate, tweeted that the crowd was thinning as the film dragged on, noting many were more engaged in conversations among themselves than in the documentary.

 

Despite the waning attention, Robinson claimed that over 360,000 people were watching a live stream of the rally on X, formerly Twitter, a figure later inflated by Laurence Fox to 500,000. These numbers, however, are based on cumulative views and not the number of simultaneous viewers, as clarified by X's own documentation.

 

The event saw a heavy police presence, with thousands of officers, including 400 from outside London, deployed to manage the protests. The Metropolitan Police had expressed concerns about potential violence, given the history of some attendees with football hooliganism and previous protests. Tensions were high as both Robinson’s supporters and counter-protesters, including pro-Palestine activists from Youth Demand, vied for attention in the capital.

 

T/Commander Louise Puddefoot, leading the police operation, emphasized the priority of ensuring lawful and safe protests. She acknowledged the challenges posed by the event, particularly given the history of violence at previous similar protests. Puddefoot stressed the need for a robust police presence to prevent serious disruptions and maintain order.

 

In Parliament Square, barricades were set up to separate Robinson's supporters from counter-protesters. The police appealed for calm, particularly with the influx of football fans in the city for the Champions League Final. Despite these measures, some clashes and arrests were inevitable.

 

As the day progressed, Robinson’s group, displaying banners calling for the removal of Met Commissioner Mark Rowley, continued their march, albeit under strict conditions imposed by the police. These conditions dictated the route and movements of the procession to prevent serious disruptions in the city.

‘This is London not Londonistan.’

Thousands of British patriots hold a march through London to defend British values and demonstrate against what organizer @TRobinsonNewEra describes as the “two-tiered policing and justice system in our country.”

pic.twitter.com/xczxck67Aj

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 1, 2024

 

The day’s events underscored the deep divisions and tensions within London. With multiple protests overlapping and a significant police operation in place, the capital saw a day of charged political expression, clashes, and calls for change. As the city returns to normalcy, the impact of these demonstrations on London’s political and social landscape remains to be seen.

 

 

Credit: Daily Mail - Sky News - X - 2024-06-02

 

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[RuamRudy]

The flag of St George should be proudly flown from every public building in England. 

 

Sadly there are many who still see it as being tarnished by it's use by far right extremists, from the BNP to the EDL and now this crop of racist grifters. 

 

The way to rehabilitate the image of the flag is to reclaim it. It doesn't belong to the racists; it belongs to every English man and woman. It flown with pride throughout the land.

[brewsterbudgen]

Fortunately the vast majority of London's population think differently.

 

Why isn't Robinson in jail?

[brianthainess]

57 minutes ago, Social Media said:

Thousands of supporters of Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, descended on central London today in a dramatic display of nationalist fervor. Balaclava-clad demonstrators, waving the flag of St George and igniting smoke canisters, filled the streets as police made their first arrests.

Sorry but what is T R's point ? what does he want ? all those not white gone or what ?

[JayClay]

1 hour ago, RuamRudy said:

The flag of St George should be proudly flown from every public building in England. 

 

Why?

[roo860]

1 hour ago, RuamRudy said:

The flag of St George should be proudly flown from every public building in England. 

 

Sadly there are many who still see it as being tarnished by it's use by far right extremists, from the BNP to the EDL and now this crop of racist grifters. 

 

The way to rehabilitate the image of the flag is to reclaim it. It doesn't belong to the racists; it belongs to every English man and woman. It flown with pride throughout the land.

Exactly, but how to convince local councils etc to fly the flag from buildings?

[thaibeachlovers]

58 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Sorry but what is T R's point ? what does he want ? all those not white gone or what ?

Perhaps an end to allowing illegal immigrants to stay at taxpayer expense. Don't have to be a rabid right winger to want that. I'm hardly right wing, but I think that would be common sense, something seemingly lacking in Westminster these sad days.

If they "have to let them" because of some law or other, cancel the law- it's obviously no longer fit for purpose.

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, RuamRudy said:

The flag of St George should be proudly flown from every public building in England. 

 

Sadly there are many who still see it as being tarnished by it's use by far right extremists, from the BNP to the EDL and now this crop of racist grifters. 

 

The way to rehabilitate the image of the flag is to reclaim it. It doesn't belong to the racists; it belongs to every English man and woman. It flown with pride throughout the land.

Good luck with that.

I attended the Thames parades every year I was in London and of all the floats and groups not a single one celebrated British ( or English ) culture. I repeat not a single one to be seen. I was wondering if I'd been transported to Africa or the Caribbean- Beam me up Scotty.

[brianthainess]

3 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Perhaps an end to allowing illegal immigrants to stay at taxpayer expense. Don't have to be a rabid right winger to want that. I'm hardly right wing, but I think that would be common sense, something seemingly lacking in Westminster these sad days.

If they "have to let them" because of some law or other, cancel the law- it's obviously no longer fit for purpose.

So just about 'illigal immigrants' then why can't the story reflect that and why do people need to wear balaclavas, more like a far right Nazi march. IMO

[Bkk Brian]

Quite the difference from Pro Palestine marches where most cover up their faces making themselves look like terrorists.

[roo860]

21 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

So just about 'illigal immigrants' then why can't the story reflect that and why do people need to wear balaclavas, more like a far right Nazi march. IMO

The top picture as far as I can see only has 2 wearing face coverings, the other pics and video can't see any. 

[thaibeachlovers]

30 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

So just about 'illigal immigrants' then why can't the story reflect that and why do people need to wear balaclavas, more like a far right Nazi march. IMO

If I were to go on such a march I'd disguise myself too. I don't want the plod to come knocking on my door for having the wrong opinions ( any opinion other than the government's is apparently wrong these sad days ).

 

BTW. I never said that I knew what it was about- it was just a possibility. I'm sure people are there for many reasons, but if I were to join such a march it'd be about illegal immigration.

[G_Money]

I always thought the Union Jack was the flag of England.

 

So did Paul Revere.

[RuamRudy]

1 hour ago, JayClay said:

 

Why?

 

Why does any country fly it's flag? In the case of England, few countries have been more influential over the past 1000 years. The history of England, whilst both tragic and shocking at times, is also breathtaking and fascinating. If I was English I would want to see that celebrated in the same way other countries also proudly display their flags. 

[RuamRudy]

2 minutes ago, G_Money said:

I always thought the Union Jack was the flag of England.

 

So did Paul Revere.

 

The Union Flag (not Jack) is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The flag of England is the St George's Cross.

[JayClay]

1 minute ago, RuamRudy said:

 

Why does any country fly it's flag? In the case of England, few countries have been more influential over the past 1000 years. The history of England, whilst both tragic and shocking at times, is also breathtaking and fascinating. If I was English I would want to see that celebrated in the same way other countries also proudly display their flags. 

 

I am English but, just like most of the population, I had nothing to do with either the positive or negative things other people from my country did.

 

I've never understood the human race's obsession with taking credit for what their ancestors achieved. 

[FruitPudding]

Good 👍 

[G_Money]

3 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

 

The Union Flag (not Jack) is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The flag of England is the St George's Cross.

Clarification complete.  
 

I had heard the term Union Jack before.  
 

 

[RuamRudy]

6 minutes ago, G_Money said:

Clarification complete.  
 

I had heard the term Union Jack before.  
 

 

 

No problem - lots of British people call it the Union Jack too; it's more my pedantry than anything else.

 

[Prubangboy]

It's a kind of craziness that never quite goes away, the wrapping yourself in a stupid flag-thing. I view all flag-heads as dunderheads that must be avoided.

 

It's always the righties who are getting emotional about this nonsense. I was making fun of some crybaby here recently who had worked himself into a comical lather about abstract possible flag-burning, that may or may not be happening -and that he had never personally witnessed.

 

It's just more amped-up fake rage. My advice: generate some endorphins a different way, retards.

 

You don't have to be a dopey carp listlessly leaping into the net at every algorithm provocation.

[RuamRudy]

20 minutes ago, JayClay said:

 

I am English but, just like most of the population, I had nothing to do with either the positive or negative things other people from my country did.

 

I've never understood the human race's obsession with taking credit for what their ancestors achieved. 

 

Fair enough - personally, I don't see that celebrating your heritage is taking credit for it; more, to me it's being in awe of it and, I suppose, being a little bit proud that you descend from that stock. Vain and pointless, possibly, but as long as it's not of the supremacist type of nationalism, essentially harmless.

[Baht Simpson]

I think Robinson gets a bad rap. He's only upholding the British values of intolerance, racism, xenophobia, violence and stupidity.  🙂  

 

Anyway, they'll have to move over soon, it's the Pride march.  Show them how it should be done. 

 

[Baht Simpson]

And there's the Euros 2024 too. Lots of flag waving without the racism.

[Baht Simpson]

Guess who else was there. 

 

Race and religious war the target. 

[Bkk Brian]

1 minute ago, Baht Simpson said:

Guess who else was there. 

 

Race and religious war the target. 

No need to guess he's mentioned in the OP

 

By the way, do you often slur the British like this?

 

13 minutes ago, Baht Simpson said:

I think Robinson gets a bad rap. He's only upholding the British values of intolerance, racism, xenophobia, violence and stupidity.  🙂  

 

 

[frank83628]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Sorry but what is T R's point ? what does he want ? all those not white gone or what ?

read further down

 

[MartinL]

"Balaclava-clad demonstrators, waving the flag of St George and igniting smoke canisters, filled the streets ... ".

 

I can see plenty of Union and English flags, even a couple of smoke canisters in the hands of some calm, happy-looking people but not many "balaclava-clad demonstrators" in the OP's photos.

 

What a pleasant change from the faceless ones of the pro-Gaza/Hamas crowds.

 

Far-Right???? They look like a bunch of perfectly ordinary folks to me.

[MartinL]

45 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

 

The Union Flag (not Jack) is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The flag of England is the St George's Cross.

 

29 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

 

No problem - lots of British people call it the Union Jack too; it's more my pedantry than anything else.

 

 

According to the Flag Institute, either Union FLAG or Union JACK is correct.

 

https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Union-Jack-or-Union-Flag.pdf

 

The FI seems to come to a pragmatic solution to this controversy.

[Baht Simpson]

6 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

No need to guess he's mentioned in the OP

 

By the way, do you often slur the British like this?

 

 

I know. I was referring to the "British Christians" not Fox. And I was being sarcastic. I'd have thought that was obvious. 

 

And I'm English. 

[Bkk Brian]

4 minutes ago, Baht Simpson said:

I know. I was referring to the "British Christians" not Fox. And I was being sarcastic. I'd have thought that was obvious. 

 

And I'm English. 

Not obvious enough for me sorry, another coffee needed obviously