what is the london protest about today

Today's London protest is primarily about anti-immigration, organized under the banner "Unite the Kingdom" by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. It drew a massive crowd estimated between 110,000 and 150,000 people, making it one of the largest right-wing demonstrations in recent UK history. The protesters carried flags representing England and Britain and expressed strong opposition to immigration, chanting slogans and holding signs like "send them home." There was notable police involvement as clashes occurred between protesters and law enforcement, resulting in injuries to 26 officers, four seriously, and 25 arrests. The protest was met with a counter-demonstration of about 5,000 participants from groups such as "Stand Up to Racism," and tensions between the two groups led to confrontations, with police working to keep them separated to maintain order. The event marked a climax in a highly charged summer of protests around immigration issues in the UK and included speeches and support from figures like Elon Musk via video. Police and officials condemned the violence seen during the event and vowed to take strong action against those involved in disorderly conduct.