0h 11min, may 15, 2026 y - 11 Banned from UK ahead of Rally

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Eleven foreign "far-right agitators" have been blocked from entering the country to attend a rally organised by anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, the government has said.

Thousands are expected to join the Unite the Kingdom event on Saturday, while an annual pro-Palestinian demonstration takes place in another part of London.

Sir Keir Starmer said "we're in a fight for the soul of this country" ahead of the protest.

The Metropolitan Police is anticipating one of its busiest days in recent years, and has drafted more than 4,000 officers over fears of clashes if the rival protests coincide.

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