"The Together Alliance protest was due to be joined on its route by a separate march organised by the Palestine Coalition before both groups converged at Whitehall, where a video message from London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan and speeches, including by Green Party leader Zack Polanski, were expected to be heard."
"Crowds took to the capital's streets from 13:00 GMT, with placards displaying messages including 'fight ignorance not immigrants' and 'reject racist lies' visible."
"Organisers of Saturday's march said as many as 500,000 people had attended, although the Metropolitan Police estimated the figure to be closer to 50,000, adding precise figures were hard to determine due to the spread of the crowds."
"Many signs were emblazoned with pro-immigration messages from a variety of causes from all corners of the UK, including a group marching behind a banner that read 'Whitstable Women in Sisterly Solidarity'."
Protesters gathered in central London for an anti far-right march organized by Together Alliance, with messages promoting immigration and unity. High-profile supporters included Sir Lenny Henry and Paloma Faith. Estimates of attendance varied, with organizers claiming 500,000 and police estimating 50,000. Two arrests were made for criminal damage. The march was joined by a separate Palestine Coalition march, culminating in speeches at Whitehall. Various unions and groups participated, showcasing a diverse array of pro-immigration messages and solidarity among attendees.
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