"A rally organised by far-right figure Tommy Robinson and attended by more than 110,000 people was marred by violence, with police making dozens of arrests after clashes broke out with police. Many people arrived for the unite the kingdom' event in central London with the intent to cause trouble, said the Met Police's assistant commissioner Matt Twist, who late on Saturday night issued an update saying 25 arrests had been made, with 26 officers injured."
"The events led home secretary Shabana Mahmood to condemn protesters who attacked and injured police, while vowing that anyone taking part in criminal activity will face the full force of the law. There was also outcry over the appearance of Elon Musk, who, in conversation with Robinson via a video link, called for the dissolution of parliament, while encouraging Britons to fight back or die over the destruction of Britain caused by massive uncontrolled migration."
The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting and avoids paywalls, relying on donations to send journalists. A far-right rally in central London organised by Tommy Robinson and attended by more than 110,000 people was marred by violence, with police reporting dozens of arrests and 26 officers injured. Met Police assistant commissioner Matt Twist reported 25 arrests after clashes. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned protesters who attacked police and vowed that anyone committing criminal activity will face the full force of the law. Elon Musk appeared via video link and called for the dissolution of parliament while urging Britons to fight back over uncontrolled migration. A Labour source said threats of violence have no place in politics.
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