Anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine and anti-mask protesters crowd London's Trafalgar Square
4 years, 4 months ago

Anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine and anti-mask protesters crowd London's Trafalgar Square

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police urged demonstrators to disperse under social distancing laws on Saturday after several thousand anti-lockdown, anti-mask and anti-vaccine protestors gathered in London's Trafalgar Square. The Unite For Freedom rally saw a vast mask-free crowd carrying signs and placards including "World Hoax Organisation" and "Masks are muzzles." “The government are voting on a two year extension of their emergency Covid-19 powers in September 2020 – the first six months have been a disaster – this must not be allowed to continue.” It came as thousands marched in Berlin against similar coronavirus restrictions in Germany.

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Victoria Police to be given broader powers to remove masks in protest clampdown
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Victoria Police to be given broader powers to remove masks in protest clampdown

ABC  

The Victorian government has unveiled broad plans to crack down on protester rights and bolster social cohesion, citing a rise in anti-Semitic incidents across the state. Ms Allan said the changes would safeguard Victoria's multiculturalism, which was "the solution" to social cohesion issues. Protesters face ban on masks, locks and glue A separate set of measures were also announced by …

Met Police issue CCTV stills of protesters at London pro-Palestinian march wanted for 'potential offences'
3 months ago

Met Police issue CCTV stills of protesters at London pro-Palestinian march wanted for 'potential offences'

Daily Mail  

The Met Police have issued CCTV images of protesters who were at yesterday's London pro-Palestinian march, saying they are wanted for questioning over 'potential offences'. The Met Police have issued CCTV images of protesters who were at yesterday's march Two of those the police want to speak to for 'potential offences' A man wearing the Palestinian flag colours at the …

Met Police arrest 17 protesters during pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London
3 months ago

Met Police arrest 17 protesters during pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London

The Independent  

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Outrage as Palestinian demonstrators mass in London with some proudly wielding anti-Semitic placards
3 months ago

Outrage as Palestinian demonstrators mass in London with some proudly wielding anti-Semitic placards

Daily Mail  

Outrage has been sparked after thousands of pro-Palestinian protestors descended on central London, with some wielding anti-Semitic placards saying 'I love Hezbollah'. The Metropolitan police say they are taking swift action Another placard seen at the protests read: 'Hezbollah are not terrorists' One protester held a placard mocking Sir Keir Starmer after his fumble during his speech at a Labour …

How disinformation is fuelling Britain's far-right riots
5 months ago

How disinformation is fuelling Britain's far-right riots

ABC  

For almost a fortnight, British authorities have been grappling with the country's worst civil unrest in more than a decade. Disinformation analyst Sohan Dsouza tracked the spread of the false claims to two "superspreader accounts" on the social media platform X that have a history of publishing and promoting inflammatory anti-immigration content. "Oftentimes when an incident happens, and especially something …

The day Britain fought back: public praised for anti-racism gatherings that shut down far-right riots
5 months ago

The day Britain fought back: public praised for anti-racism gatherings that shut down far-right riots

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It was the perfect antidote to the violence, bigotry and …

Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest
5 months ago

Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-08 09:33 A resident looks out the window of a building as people gather for a anti-racism demonstration in the Walthamstow suburb of London on August 7, 2024. LONDON -- Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in many cities and towns of the United Kingdom on Wednesday to counter far-right demonstrations after days of unrest …

Nine arrests at Tommy Robinson demonstration after thousands march in London
5 months, 1 week ago

Nine arrests at Tommy Robinson demonstration after thousands march in London

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The events included a Stand Up To Racism march, …

Around 1,000 police deployed amid Tommy Robinson protest and counter-march
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Around 1,000 police deployed amid Tommy Robinson protest and counter-march

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 1,000 officers are to be deployed to the streets …

NY governor’s subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over right to anonymous protest
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NY governor’s subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over right to anonymous protest

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A new proposal by Gov. “Because mask wearing is such a broad activity, done by so many people for so many reasons, it creates a real danger of selective prosecution against disfavored groups,” he said, adding that “COVID completely scrambled the contours of the debate over arcane mask laws.” New York previously banned public mask-wearing by groups …

Met Police arrest nine as Palestine and Israel demonstrators trade insults as thousands march through London to protest about Gaza conflict
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Met Police arrest nine as Palestine and Israel demonstrators trade insults as thousands march through London to protest about Gaza conflict

Daily Mail  

The Met Police has today arrested nine people as thousands of pro-Palestine activists and Israel supporting counter protesters marched through London amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Met Police has today arrested nine people as thousands of pro-Palestine activists and Israel supporting counter protesters marched through London amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza People hold a variety of flags …

500 police deployed for protests in London amid tensions over Israel-Gaza war
9 months ago

500 police deployed for protests in London amid tensions over Israel-Gaza war

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Protestors must not “cross the line into criminality”, the Metropolitan …

Thousands take to central London for demonstration ‘in solidarity with Israel’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands take to central London for demonstration ‘in solidarity with Israel’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of people took to central London on Sunday afternoon …

Is the Met Police haunted by its recent protest controversies? How public backlash to officers at King's Coronation demos and Sarah Everard vigil could explain force's failure to ban pro-Palestine Arm
1 year, 2 months ago

Is the Met Police haunted by its recent protest controversies? How public backlash to officers at King's Coronation demos and Sarah Everard vigil could explain force's failure to ban pro-Palestine Arm

Daily Mail  

The Metropolitan Police commissioner's refusal to ban a pro-Palestinian rally on Armistice Day may be influenced by past controversies over the force's handling of demonstrations. The country's most senior police officer said Saturday's march, which is expected to draw in 70,000 people, could only be banned if there was a 'real threat' of serious disorder. Sir Mark's decision follows a …

Dozens arrested as pro-Palestine protesters march through London after Oxford Circus brought to a standstill
1 year, 2 months ago

Dozens arrested as pro-Palestine protesters march through London after Oxford Circus brought to a standstill

The Independent  

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London Palestine protesters 'glorify Hamas terror attack on Israel'
1 year, 2 months ago

London Palestine protesters 'glorify Hamas terror attack on Israel'

The Telegraph  

Protesters were accused of glorifying the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel with placards depicting a Hamas bulldozer crashing through a security fence. Demonstrators at a rally in central London also laid out pretend bloodied corpses signifying babies killed in airstrikes - but refused to accept that Israeli babies had been killed by Hamas terrorists in the massacre that sparked …

Dozens more JSO activists arrested after refusing to leave major road
1 year, 2 months ago

Dozens more JSO activists arrested after refusing to leave major road

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dozens of Just Stop Oil protesters have been arrested while …

Police and protesters clash as 100,000 take part in pro-Palestinian London march
1 year, 2 months ago

Police and protesters clash as 100,000 take part in pro-Palestinian London march

The Independent  

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People deviating from pro-Palestinian march route in central London could face arrest, Met warns
1 year, 2 months ago

People deviating from pro-Palestinian march route in central London could face arrest, Met warns

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Police around world brace for days of pro-Palestinian protests
1 year, 2 months ago

Police around world brace for days of pro-Palestinian protests

The Independent  

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Man interrupts Just Stop Oil protest, throwing activist to the ground
1 year, 7 months ago

Man interrupts Just Stop Oil protest, throwing activist to the ground

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Just Stop Oil protestor has been thrown to the …

Just Stop Oil activists disrupt traffic in central London
1 year, 8 months ago

Just Stop Oil activists disrupt traffic in central London

The Independent  

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Thousands of anti-vaccine protesters gather in London
3 years, 5 months ago

Thousands of anti-vaccine protesters gather in London

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine protesters gathered in central London …

Lines of riot police guard Trafalgar Square
3 years, 5 months ago

Lines of riot police guard Trafalgar Square

Daily Mail  

Riot police last night descended on London's West End after thousands of football fans took to the streets following England's nail-biting defeat against Italy for the Euro 2020 Championship. Riot police try to disperse the crowds as hundreds of football fans descended upon the capital's Trafalgar Square during England's match with Italy A man is led away in handcuffs after …

Kill the bill protests: Those fighting for the right to demonstrate
3 years, 8 months ago

Kill the bill protests: Those fighting for the right to demonstrate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of people have been …

London anti-lockdown protests: Met Police Federation chief says officers are ‘human beings’ after eight injured
3 years, 8 months ago

London anti-lockdown protests: Met Police Federation chief says officers are ‘human beings’ after eight injured

The Independent  

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Anti-lockdown protests in UK: 36 arrested after demonstrators clash with police in London
3 years, 9 months ago

Anti-lockdown protests in UK: 36 arrested after demonstrators clash with police in London

Firstpost  

London: London police arrested dozens of people Saturday after thousands turned out in the British capital to protest against ongoing coronavirus lockdown restrictions, with the city’s police force in the spotlight over its officer’s conduct after a series of recent incidents. The Metropolitan Police Service said it had made 36 arrests, most for breaching months-old virus regulations that outlaw leaving …

Public should be ‘really worried’ about new crackdown on right to protest, ex-police chief says
3 years, 9 months ago

Public should be ‘really worried’ about new crackdown on right to protest, ex-police chief says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An ex-police chief says the public should be “really worried” about …

Covid: Police arrest more than a dozen protesters at anti-lockdown march in London
4 years ago

Covid: Police arrest more than a dozen protesters at anti-lockdown march in London

The Independent  

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UK Police Arrest 155 In Anti-lockdown, Anti-Vaccine Protests In London
4 years, 1 month ago

UK Police Arrest 155 In Anti-lockdown, Anti-Vaccine Protests In London

News 18  

Police in London said on Saturday that they had made 155 arrests as they tried to break up anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine protests. Earlier police lined up in a number of streets in central London’s West End shopping district and confronted crowds of protesters in St James’s Park, near Westminster. One police officer estimated the protesters, who held up signs saying …

Coronavirus London: Anti-lockdown protesters clash with police
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus London: Anti-lockdown protesters clash with police

Daily Mail  

Anti-lockdown and Million Mask March protestors have clashed with police in London over the new coronavirus restrictions. Officers were called to Trafalgar Square, London, earlier this evening during a protest against the second national lockdown and the law around wearing masks Metropolitan Police officers, who were wearing face masks, carried one man away from the crowds after detaining him earlier …

Police make arrests at London anti-lockdown protest after risk assessment violated
4 years, 2 months ago

Police make arrests at London anti-lockdown protest after risk assessment violated

The Independent  

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Massive protest in London against COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions
4 years, 3 months ago

Massive protest in London against COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions

Live Mint  

Thousands gathered Saturday at London's Trafalgar Square to protest lockdowns and social distancing rules imposed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Police said before the event that officers will first engage with people and explain the social distancing rules, but they may take enforcement action if protesters still fail to comply. “By flagrantly gathering in large numbers and ignoring social …

Anti-lockdown leaders want you to think they’re leading a spontaneous people’s movement – it’s anything but that
4 years, 3 months ago

Anti-lockdown leaders want you to think they’re leading a spontaneous people’s movement – it’s anything but that

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last year, Kings’ College Students’ Union …

Trafalgar Square protest: Conspiracy theorists clash with police at anti-lockdown demonstration
4 years, 3 months ago

Trafalgar Square protest: Conspiracy theorists clash with police at anti-lockdown demonstration

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Demonstrators advanced on police while shouting “choose your side” and some were seen throwing …

Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in London
4 years, 3 months ago

Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in London

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The “Resist and Act for Freedom” rally saw dozens …

Berlin police order break-up of rally against coronavirus curbs
4 years, 4 months ago

Berlin police order break-up of rally against coronavirus curbs

Al Jazeera  

Police disband mass protest after thousands of marchers fail to heed orders to keep social distance or wear masks. Police in the German capital have ordered the dispersal of tens of thousands of protesters demonstrating against coronavirus restrictions after many marchers failed to keep social distancing or wear masks. “All the measures taken so far have not led to compliance …

London Police arrest more than 100 after violence at far-right protest
4 years, 6 months ago

London Police arrest more than 100 after violence at far-right protest

India Today  

Police in London said they arrested more than 100 people on Saturday after far-right protesters holding a counter-demonstration against anti-racism activists clashed with officers. That required "major" policing operation the Metropolitan Police Service said, adding that they had encountered "pockets of violence directed towards our officers". Prime Minister Boris Johnson said "racist thuggery has no place on our streets" and …

London protests: Demonstrators throw bottles and run into police as they 'defend' memorials
4 years, 6 months ago

London protests: Demonstrators throw bottles and run into police as they 'defend' memorials

The Independent  

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Thousands In Europe Rally Against Racism, Police Brutality
4 years, 7 months ago

Thousands In Europe Rally Against Racism, Police Brutality

Huff Post  

People gather calling for justice for George Floyd, who died May 25 after being restrained by police in Minneapolis, USA, in Rome's Piazza del Popolo square, Sunday, June 7, 2020. Participants listened to speeches and held up handmade placards saying “Black Lives Matter” and “It’s a White Problem.” The rally came a day after largely peaceful anti-racism protests took place …

Officials fear protests are ‘super-spreader’ events for coronavirus. Marchers say worth the risk
4 years, 7 months ago

Officials fear protests are ‘super-spreader’ events for coronavirus. Marchers say worth the risk

LA Times  

For months, Hasani Sinclair said he has been painstakingly cautious about avoiding the threat of the coronavirus. Wilkerson said he told her, “You’re not alone.” “When there’s enough love, there’s no room for fear,” said Wilkerson, who founded the Brother Breathe initiative that provides mindfulness workshops designed for black boys and men. “From a public health perspective, I’m worried.” Garrido-Ortega …

Coronavirus: Inside the UK’s biggest anti-lockdown protest
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Inside the UK’s biggest anti-lockdown protest

The Independent  

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What, exactly, do the COVID-19 protesters want?
4 years, 8 months ago

What, exactly, do the COVID-19 protesters want?

Salon  

Dear State House Protesters, Usually, I'm all in favor of protest. Let's talk about what exactly you want in these continuing attempts to flaunt public health rules and rush us into re-opening all public activities, forgoing protective masks and forgetting physical distance measures. That piercing sound of the ambulance is evidence of a continuing problem, a necessary nod to the …

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