"Organisers said that half a million people took part. Kevin Courtney, chairman of the Together Alliance, told crowds the march gives us all confidence to carry on."
"Aadam Muuse, a trade union activist, told Al Jazeera that racism and Islamophobia had moved from the fringes into mainstream politics, and was being pushed by parliamentarians."
"Demonstrators were pushing back against what they saw as the politics of hate and division in the United Kingdom."
The Together Alliance organized a massive march in London, claiming half a million participants, to protest against far-right extremism. Supported by around 500 groups, including trade unions and antiracism organizations, the diverse crowd gathered near the Houses of Parliament. While police estimated attendance at about 50,000, the event aimed to counter rising racism and Islamophobia in mainstream politics. Activists emphasized the need to defeat populist leaders at the ballot box and push back against divisive politics in the UK.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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