Event Brief
Far-right “show of force” attempt at London rally
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
Summary: Metropolitan Police estimates attendance fell well short of last year’s 150,000.
WHO: Metropolitan Police
WHAT: Metropolitan Police estimated attendance at a heavily policed London rally fell far short of last year’s 150,000.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM ET
WHERE: London, UK
WHY: The rally was a far-right attempt at a “show of force” at a heavily policed event.
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