'Hundreds of thousands' expected at pro-Palestine march in London - as Met ... trends now
'Hundreds of thousands' of protesters are expected to take part in a pro-Palestinian march through London today (Saturday), as the Metropolitan Police warn months of protest have caused 'fear and uncertainty' in Jewish communities, and a counter demonstration had been cancelled over safety concerns.
The march, which has been organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), will assemble at Parliament Square from 12pm and set off half-an-hour later on a route ending at Hyde Park, where speeches will be given.
Organisers are anticipating a large turnout for the event, which they say is in response to Israel's 'brutal attack' on Gaza.
A static demonstration organised by pro-Israel group Enough is Enough will take place at the same time in Pall Mall, along the route of the pro-Palestinian march.
Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) was also due to hold a counter demonstration on Saturday from 12pm until 2pm, but was cancelled the day before.
'Hundreds of thousands' of protesters are expected to take part in a pro-Palestinian march through London today (Saturday) amid a warning by the Metropolitan Police that months of protest have caused 'fear and uncertainty' in Jewish communities
Organisers are anticipating a large turnout for the event, which they say is in response to Israel 's 'brutal attack' on Gaza. Pictured: A Palestine Solidarity Campaign march earlier this month
According to the Met, protests like these held since October 7 have cost around £38.4 million and required 44,722 officer shifts, as well as 6,399 officer rest days to be cancelled
The organisation said it cancelled the 'walk together' event - expected to attract thousands of people - after receiving threats and identifying 'hostile actors' who posed a risk to the safety of Jews.
The PSC march will be its 13th national protest since the first was staged on October 9.
According to the Met, protests like these held since October 7 had cost around £38.4 million and required 44,722 officer shifts, as well as 6,399 officer rest days to be cancelled.
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said the force aimed to police 'without fear or favour', and added
