On Saturday, tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in central London to participate in a large-scale protest titled the “March to Stop the Far Right.” This significant event was organized in response to the increasing popularity of the right-wing Reform UK party, led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, which has recently surged to the top of opinion polls.
The demonstration, supported by various trade unions and civil society organizations under the banner of the Together Alliance, was anticipated to be one of the largest protests in the British capital in recent years. Police officials estimated that approximately 30,000 people took part in the march, signaling widespread concern over the political shift.
Participants carried a diverse array of placards and banners, many of which criticized Reform UK’s anti-immigration policies. Notably, the crowd also displayed Iranian flags alongside pro-Palestinian flags and other signs of solidarity, reflecting the broad coalition of groups united against the far-right movement. The march was planned to conclude near the British Parliament building, emphasizing the political message of the protest.
In a notable development, Reform UK currently leads in opinion polls ahead of the Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as well as other traditional British political parties. The Green Party, which is also positioning itself as a challenger to Labour, was represented by its leader Zach Polanski, who joined the march to express opposition to the rising far-right influence in UK politics.
