London witnessed a massive anti-immigration rally on Saturday as far-right activists drew more than 100,000 supporters under the banner “Unite the Kingdom.” Demonstrators carrying Union Jack, St. George’s Cross, American, and Israeli flags marched through central London chanting slogans such as “Stop the boats” and “Send them home.”

The rally faced a counter-demonstration, the “March Against Fascism” led by Stand Up To Racism, which attracted around 5,000 protesters carrying banners like “Refugees Welcome.” Tensions escalated in the afternoon when some demonstrators threw bottles and flares, resulting in clashes with police and counterprotesters.

Authorities deployed over 1,000 officers, including riot police, to control the unrest. The Metropolitan Police confirmed nine arrests on the spot and said further action would follow as more offenders were identified. Officers reported being punched and kicked while trying to hold back crowds on Whitehall.

The rally highlighted deep divisions in Britain over immigration, with activists warning against “uncontrolled migration” while critics condemned the march as far-right extremism. The protests underscore how immigration has become one of the country’s most polarising political issues.