By official estimates, more than 100,000 Britons gathered in central London on Saturday, September 13rd for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march, set to be the country’s largest free speech festival. Organised by activist Tommy Robinson, the event brought crowds, including supporters from other countries, across Westminster Bridge before speeches near Downing Street.
GB News spoke to participants who expressed concerns over cultural erosion and government policies. One marcher said, “I’m fed up with the way the country is going and the lack of freedom of speech” Another added, “I have been integrated. I have to respect the culture, the people, and the Government.”
“The silent majority will be silent no longer,” Robinson told the crowd. “Today is the spark of a cultural revolution.” Flags representing Britain and Ireland were widely displayed. Many attendees emphasized their desire to see their own rights and culture prioritised.
Despite the scale, organisers urged peaceful conduct. Robinson posted on social media: “It’s not a time for riots. It’s not a time for violence. It’s a time where you come and you stand proudly for your country.”
Police deployed over 1,600 officers to maintain order, while a smaller counter-protest advocating asylum seeker solidarity also took place nearby, attended by around 5,000 people. The ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march overwhelmingly dominated central London.
Participants stressed that their goal was the preservation of British culture and freedoms. One told GB News, “Enough is enough. We’re not racist. We’re not against immigration, we’re not against people living in this country and working, but we’re just fed up of what Keir Starmer is doing.”
