What is the Pink Protest in Westminster tomorrow and what counter-protests are happening?

"An anti-immigration protest will take place at Westminster, dubbed the Pink Protest, on October 1 between 10am and 2pm. The group claims to be protecting women and children and voicing women's opinions to the government. Conservative councillor Susan Hall also said that the group is fed up with illegal migrants in hotels in their communities in a Facebook post promoting the march."

"Stand Up To Racism is planning a counter-protest from 9.30am at Downing Street, with the tagline: Refugees are not to blame. The far right are calling a pink protest' in Westminster to protect our women and kids,' reads the description. The reality is they want to spread racist hate and division. Join us to oppose them and make our voices heard."

An anti-immigration protest called the Pink Protest is scheduled at Westminster on October 1 between 10am and 2pm. Organisers claim the march protects women and children and seeks to voice women's opinions to the government. Conservative councillor Susan Hall said the group is fed up with illegal migrants in hotels in their communities in a Facebook post promoting the march. Stand Up To Racism plans a counter-protest from 9.30am at Downing Street with the tagline 'Refugees are not to blame.' Immigration remains contentious amid Sir Keir Starmer's ID card proposal and changing work visa numbers.

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