Overview

• The Crowne Plaza in Newcastle, owned by the city council and run by a separate operator, has cancelled Saturday’s planned Advance UK event.
• Newcastle City Council said it supports hotel management’s decision to prioritise the safety of staff, guests and visitors.
• The booking was withdrawn after online and local protest activity, and campaign group Newcastle Unites had urged the council to intervene.
• Advance UK is led by former Reform deputy Ben Habib and has received public backing from Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk.
• Habib told supporters on X that the party will still launch in Newcastle on September 27, with details to be confirmed.