Event Brief
Tens of thousands march in London in two protests
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: Tens of thousands marched through central London in two separate protests on Saturday.
WHO: Protesters in London
WHAT: Two separate protests marched through central London, one against high immigration and perceived Islamic threat, and one supporting Palestinians.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 4:41 AM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: The protests were driven by opposition to high levels of immigration and a perceived Islamic threat to British identity, and support for Palestinians.
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