Massive anti-immigration rally led by Tommy Robinson rocks London streets; protesters clash with police

Around 110,000 people attended a massive ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally organised by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson in London on Saturday.

According to reports, the size of the turnout surprised the police, who described the rally as "too big to fit into Whitehall"—a wide street lined with government buildings, on the approved route of the march, reported Reuters.

The protesters, carrying flags of England and Britain, clashed with cops, leaving at least 26 officers injured. Several officers were punched, kicked and struck by bottles tossed by people.

Reinforcements with helmets and riot shields were deployed to support the 1,000-plus officers on duty.

At least 25 people have been taken into custody. "We are identifying those who were involved in the disorder, and they can expect to face robust police action in the coming days and weeks," Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist told the media.

Some protesters were seen waving American and Israeli flags and wearing the ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA) hats of US President Donald Trump.

The agitators, carrying placards against immigrants, also raised slogans against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Robinson, in his address to the gathering, said they had shown a "tidal wave” of patriotism. "Today is the spark of a cultural revolution in Great Britain, this is our moment," he said.

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is one of the most influential far-right figures in Britain.

Meanwhile, around 5,000 people staged a counter-protest called "Stand Up to Racism" in the city.

Immigration has become a dominant political issue in Britain as the country faces a record number of asylum claims. According to a Reuters report, more than 28,000 migrants have arrived in small boats across the Channel so far this year.