Police Arrest 43 Youth Demand Activists Ahead of King's Speech

Activists planned to disrupt the State Opening of Parliament over climate and geopolitical concerns.

Metropolitan Police arrested 43 activists from Youth Demand in Westminster.
The group planned to disrupt the State Opening of Parliament, citing climate change and arms sales to Israel as key issues.
Protesters were detained in various locations, including Victoria Embankment Gardens and a branch of Leon.
Youth Demand criticized political leaders for their handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and called for civil disobedience.
The police emphasized the right to peaceful protest but acted to prevent serious disruption.