300,000 Join Pro-Palestinian March in London Amid Far-Right Clashes

Scottish First Minister Calls for Home Secretary's Resignation, Accusing Her of Emboldening Far-Right Protesters

An estimated 300,000 people participated in a pro-Palestinian march in London, making it the largest demonstration of its kind in the city. The march was held amid Remembrance Day commemorations, sparking controversy due to the timing.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman faced criticism for her comments earlier in the week, where she characterized pro-Palestinian demonstrations as 'hate marches' and called for the event to be blocked. Critics, including Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf, accused her of emboldening far-right protesters and called for her resignation.
Clashes occurred between police and right-wing counter-protesters, resulting in 82 arrests at one location and an additional 10 arrests throughout the day. Charges included possession of a knife and attacking an emergency worker.
Despite the clashes, the pro-Palestinian march proceeded peacefully. Organizers ensured the route did not conflict with Armistice Day events and did not pass near the Cenotaph, a war memorial in central London.
The Metropolitan Police Service deployed over 2,000 officers to ensure law and order during the march and to prevent potential confrontations with counter-protesters. They also took steps to reassure the Jewish community, which has seen a surge in antisemitic incidents since the start of the conflict in Gaza.