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Hundreds of thousands of protestors have set off for the pro-Palestine march to green, white and red smoke flares and the resounding chant of “Stop bombing Gaza”.
The latest pro-Palestine demonstration in the capital is calling for an immediate ceasefire in the deadly Israel-Gaza conflict that erupted last month, and is set to be the biggest demonstration over the Israel-Palestine conflict to date.
Crowds gathered at the starting point in Hyde Park as a woman chanted: “Occupation no more, Israel is a terror state, we charge you with genocide.”
It comes as up to 2,000 far-right protesters were caught in skirmishes with police before two minutes’ silence passed undisturbed on Armistice Day.
Crowds of men were chanting and climbing on bollards with pockets of disorder breaking out. However, silence fell at 11am as two-minutes silence was observed.
After the two minutes’ silence, three West Ham fans asked a police officer: “How far is Trafalgar Square? Is it kicking off there? That’s where I wanna be.”
The police officer gives precise instructions on how to get there, saying it’s five minutes away.
Two arrested as police review footage of Westminster clashes
Amy-Clare Martin reports
Police are reviewing footage of angry scenes by the Houses of Parliament which saw football hooligans launch beer cans and vapes at officers.
Hundred chanting “West Ham til I die” were penned in by officers dressed in riot gear as they attempted to surge across Westminster Bridge.
The Met said it was reviewing footage of the clash to identify and arrest those involved the disorder. Two have been arrested so far; one for assaulting a police officer and a second for possession of a controlled substance.
A spokesman added: “The officer is being looked after by colleagues and both suspects are on route to custody at this time.”
Police struggle to contain right wing nationalists
Tom Watling reports live from the scene
There has been a shift in mood at the front of the march as the protestors approach Vauxhall Bridge.
Police are struggling to contain pockets of right-wing activists who attempt to provoke surrounding pro-Palestine marchers.
Both sides are shouting at the Police.
Tommy Robinson supporters attempt to aggravate pro-Palestine activists
Watch - Far-right protesters clash with police as pro-Palestine march moves through London
Pictures - Free Palestine protestor mounts a bus shelter
Protestor fires red flare in support of Pro-Palestine movement
A swarm of people surround the red flare as they call for a ceasefire
The protestor stood on the Neathouse Place bus stop in Victoria
Police confirm “no incidents” at pro-Palestine protest so far as officers clash with far-right groups elsewhere
Amy-Clare Martin reports
ln a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Metropolitan Police said there had been a “very large” turnout for the pro-Palestine protest, which has remained peaceful so far.
A spokesman added: “The pro-Palestinian demonstration has set off from Park Lane. As expected there is a very large turnout.“There have been no incidents related to this protest so far. The significant policing operation is continuing and we’ll post any relevant updates here.”
Meanwhile officers in Westminster and Chinatown have clashed with far right groups and football fans who have launched missiles at police.
Police officers scuffle with counter protesters in London's Chinatown ahead of a pro-Palestinian protest march which is taking place from Hyde Park to the US embassy in Vauxhall
Two marches come face-to-face
Tom Watling reports from the scene
Far-right protestors attempt to aggravate pro-Palestine marchers as the two groups collide outside the Duke of York pub in Victoria.
Far-right activists attempt to silence the calls of ‘Free Palestine’ as they yell “Fight for your country you c****” .
One woman calls “do not engage” and Tommy Robinson supporters yell “England, England, England” as demonstrators jeer them from behind the police.
Sadiq Khan: Far-right attacks are ‘direct result of Braverman’s words’
Sadiq Khan has said clashes between the police and far-right thugs are “a ‘direct result of Braverman’s words”.
The mayor of London said: “The scenes of disorder we witnessed by the far-right at the Cenotaph are a direct result of the Home Secretary’s words. The police’s job has been made much harder.
“The Met have my full support to take action against anyone found spreading hate and breaking the law.”
Archie Mitchell reports
Calls for Sunak to sack Braverman intensify as far-right protesters attack police
But, after branding the Remembrance Day a “hate march” and calling for it to be banned, she has been blamed for whipping up far-right groups who clashed with police at the Cenotaph and threw missiles at officers in Soho.
Labour shadow minister Jess Phillips accused Mr Sunak of “standing by” while the police were attacked by “thugs who followed the whistle of his home secretary”, while Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf called on Ms Braverman to resign over the skirmishes.
“She attacked the police, she said they were biased, she made us and our police less safe,” Ms Phillips said.
Yvette Cooper: Braverman should ‘reflect on impact of words and actions’
Yvette Cooper has condemned the “disgraceful scenes” during which far-right groups clashed with police at London’s Armistice Day commemorations.
The shadow home secretary, in a swipe at Suella Braverman, said everyone must “reflect on the impact of their words and actions”.
The home secretary has been widely blamed for encouraging the far-right groups by branding pro-Palestinian demonstrations planned for Saturday “hate marches”.
She said on X: “Some disgraceful scenes this morning. We urge everyone to respect the police and each other and exercise calm. “Everyone must reflect on the impact of their words and actions. It is the responsibility of all of us to bring people together over this weekend, not divide and inflame.”
Archie Mitchell reports
Jewish protesters chant for freedom of Palestine
Tom Watling reports from the march:
Jewish protesters stood outside of Victoria as they held banners which demanded the “freedom of Gaza and all Palestine”.
They chanted: “Judaism is okay, Zionism is no way,” as well as “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”
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