Counter-Protest “March Against Fascism” in London Stands Against Racism and Xenophobia
London: London became the epicenter of political unrest on Saturday as a massive far-right rally, organized by controversial activist Tommy Robinson, drew over 110,000 supporters to the streets, making it one of the largest nationalist gatherings in recent decades. Branded the “Unite the Kingdom” rally, the event rapidly spiraled into violence, pitting Robinson’s supporters against police and anti-racism counter-protesters.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon and founder of the English Defence League, led the rally under the banner of free speech but with a clear anti-migration and anti-multiculturalism agenda. Alongside far-right figures like Éric Zemmour and Katie Hopkins, Robinson decried the UK’s immigration policies, claiming that migrants now enjoy more rights than the British public.
🚨🇬🇧 HUGE PRO-FREE SPEECH RALLY SWEEPS LONDON
The “Unite the Kingdom” protest drew over 110,000 people, with nearly 1 million watching online
Police are bracing for up to a million participants, potentially making this the largest demonstration in European history. pic.twitter.com/Y60efHIsjI
— Sputnik India (@Sputnik_India) September 13, 2025
The guardian reported “110k” at our London rally today.
Yet, literally had their own helicopter showing the millions of patriots 🤡
Legacy media proving again they’ll just lie to your face for their own agenda.
This is why nobody trusts them.
We are the media now. pic.twitter.com/s0yOh2NEfe
— Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) September 13, 2025
The clash turned violent when hundreds of demonstrators attempted to breach police cordons. The Metropolitan Police confirmed 26 officers were injured, with serious injuries reported, including broken teeth, a fractured nose, concussion, and spinal trauma. At least 25 arrests were made on charges such as violent disorder, assault, and criminal damage. Over 1,000 officers were deployed, including reinforcements in riot gear as tensions escalated.
In sharp contrast, the rival “March Against Fascism” counter-protest organized by Stand Up To Racism attracted around 5,000 participants, calling for unity against racism and xenophobia.
A particularly controversial moment came when Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, addressed the rally via video link. Musk warned of “massive uncontrolled migration” and accused the UK government of allowing Britain’s identity to erode. He urged the “reasonable centre” of the population to resist what he termed the “woke mind virus,” which, in his view, is “super-racist, super-sexist, and anti-Christian.”
Musk’s stark message included a chilling warning: “If this continues, violence is going to come to you. You either fight back or die.”
He further accused the political left of being “the party of murder,” citing the recent death of American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, and claimed that some on the left openly celebrated the killing.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 13, 2025
French far-right politician Éric Zemmour fueled the narrative, declaring that both France and Britain are facing “colonization” by migrants from former colonies, stoking nationalist sentiments.
This surge of nationalism occurs amidst a heated political debate in the UK over migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats—a polarizing issue dividing public opinion and government policy.
Saturday’s unrest marks a significant turning point in Britain’s political landscape, raising urgent questions about free speech, immigration, public safety, and the direction of national identity.
