Islamaphobia is getting out of control

sorry if it gave that impression

FFS Glorianny, know when to give up.

Rosie51

Glorianny

GrannyGravy13

Rosie51 the image posted by Glorianny was not at Waterloo, and I doubt very much it was Saturday 24/02/24

Look at what they are wearing, it was cold in the S E…

Of course it wasn't Waterloo, sorry if it gave that impression it was England and Scotland football fans in central London outside the shops. I wonder which the shopkeepers prefer football fans or marchers?

Glorianny Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today wouldn't or this crowd might stop you shopping

You made a statement that's factually incorrect with no links to any source. Nothing happened today at Waterloo station and the disruption on Saturday was dozens of fans who thankfully didn't cause any delay or disruption to the trains. Did you bother to read the link I provided? I missed where you said it was Scottish and English fans which would have immediately confirmed it wasn't a recent happening.
I'm sure you'd be able to tell the shopkeepers which group they prefer, you seem to like telling Londoners how things are.

Sorry I omitted a comma after Waterloo.
I just said football fans I didn't realise clear delineation was required.
Does it matter how recent it was? Does disruption diminish after time has passed?

Glorianny

GrannyGravy13

Rosie51 the image posted by Glorianny was not at Waterloo, and I doubt very much it was Saturday 24/02/24

Look at what they are wearing, it was cold in the S E…

Of course it wasn't Waterloo, sorry if it gave that impression it was England and Scotland football fans in central London outside the shops. I wonder which the shopkeepers prefer football fans or marchers?

Glorianny Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today wouldn't or this crowd might stop you shopping

You made a statement that's factually incorrect with no links to any source. Nothing happened today at Waterloo station and the disruption on Saturday was dozens of fans who thankfully didn't cause any delay or disruption to the trains. Did you bother to read the link I provided? I missed where you said it was Scottish and English fans which would have immediately confirmed it wasn't a recent happening.
I'm sure you'd be able to tell the shopkeepers which group they prefer, you seem to like telling Londoners how things are.

GrannyGravy13

Rosie51 the image posted by Glorianny was not at Waterloo, and I doubt very much it was Saturday 24/02/24

Look at what they are wearing, it was cold in the S E…

Of course it wasn't Waterloo, sorry if it gave that impression it was England and Scotland football fans in central London outside the shops. I wonder which the shopkeepers prefer football fans or marchers?

Glorianny

Joseann

And the disruption is no worse than any football crowd.
Ah, now with that I have to disagree. Ever sat on a London tube with Hammers' supporters down one side of the carriage and Spurs down the other. They don't all chant and lob missiles. In fact they often offer this granny a seat.

Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today wouldn't or this crowd might stop you shopping

Yes, I did a search (you live and learn!)
Scotland fans in June 2021 before the delayed 2020 Euros.

They just look excited!

Thousands of Scottish fans headed to Leicester Square where they wore their country’s shirts, kilts, waved flags and set off blue smoke bombs while chanting, singing and playing the bagpipes.

Freya5

Callistemon21

I don't care what religion they are, they disrupt.

Go and shout at Speaker's Corner.

Not if you are of the Christian faith you can't. Arrested for carrying a Bible, singing hymns. Always double standards. Hatun Tash comes to mind.

Only if you happen to be in an exclusion zone near an abortion clinic.

Joseann

They're Scottish fans. Probably at the Euros.
Not today, not on Saturday.

Glorianny sorry, you won't get a London Blue Badge Guide nomination. (Joke!)

Well done Joseann, the image was too small but I thought it looked like some were wearing Scottish colours. I managed my first ever reverse image search.
www.mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/euro-2020-live-updates-football-20851248

Thankfully that was one day. Still inexcusable.

Galaxy

It is anti semitism I am seeing particularly by those who think they are the good guys.

Me too.
IMO there’s a lot of latent anti-semitism in the U.K., which has found an ‘acceptable’ outlet in the current crisis.

They're Scottish fans. Probably at the Euros.
Not today, not on Saturday.

Glorianny sorry, you won't get a London Blue Badge Guide nomination. (Joke!)

My iPad doesn’t want to do a reverse image search hopefully a poster on here can?

Rosie51 the image posted by Glorianny was not at Waterloo, and I doubt very much it was Saturday 24/02/24

Look at what they are wearing, it was cold in the S E…

Sorry GrannyGravy I hadn't refreshed so didn't see you'd already quoted the Metro.

Glorianny

Joseann

Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today might stop you shopping.
Eh? Sorry? Waterloo today? Nothing's happening there.
At least my posts are about real personal experiences at various locations in London.

Ignore the photo it doesn't fit does it

You stated football fans at Waterloo today caused problems. There has been no incident today. On Saturday there was some disorder.

metro.co.uk/2024/02/26/battle-waterloo-breaks-rival-football-fans-huge-station-fight-20347136/

Video shows how dozens of fans were jostling in front of the ticket machines, some trying to land punches on one another, while police in high vis jackets lined up to try and calm things down.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: ‘At around 9pm on February 24, British Transport Police officers on patrol at Waterloo railway station, alongside officers from the Metropolitan Police, responded to disorder between football fans.

‘The situation was de-escalated and no arrests were made.’

He added that the station’s operation was not disrupted with the situation not leading to train delays. so not quite the same level of disruption eh?

The photo you put up is not of Waterloo station, where did you find it, perhaps you could give the link so we can verify it for ourselves?

Glorianny

Joseann

And the disruption is no worse than any football crowd.
Ah, now with that I have to disagree. Ever sat on a London tube with Hammers' supporters down one side of the carriage and Spurs down the other. They don't all chant and lob missiles. In fact they often offer this granny a seat.

Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today wouldn't or this crowd might stop you shopping

The Metro is reporting that there was a minor battle of Waterloo on Saturday between rival football fans in the booking hall of Waterloo Station.

Major difference between this and the 1,000’s on the pro-Palestinian marches is that the police intervened immediately and the football fans were dispersed…

Callistemon21

Glorianny

Joseann

And the disruption is no worse than any football crowd.
Ah, now with that I have to disagree. Ever sat on a London tube with Hammers' supporters down one side of the carriage and Spurs down the other. They don't all chant and lob missiles. In fact they often offer this granny a seat.

Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today wouldn't or this crowd might stop you shopping

It was Saturday.

The Battle of Waterloo re-enactment. 🤔

Sorry wrong day!!
They are a bit early- a few more months to go. Maybe it was a rehearsal????

Joseann

^Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today might stop you shopping^.
Eh? Sorry? Waterloo today? Nothing's happening there.
At least my posts are about real personal experiences at various locations in London.

Ignore the photo it doesn't fit does it

Rosie51

Glorianny

Rosie51

Glorianny In fact the majority of the population of London do not live in the zones you have mentioned but are in outer London. The actual number depends on how you're classifying inner and outer London. Newham for example doesn't count inner London for statuary purposes but does for statistical purposes. There is a substantial population in zones 1-4, we are not irrelevant.

You were the one claiming where the protestors were marching which is patently wrong. Because your sons didn't go into central London when they lived there must mean no Londoners do is a rather huge assumption. Unable to admit you're wrong you resort to posts like Sorry if I didn't get the humour I'm afraid I find it very difficult to understand how anyone can joke about the awful situation in Gaza and the dreadful Islamophobia which is gripping this country. Nobody is joking about the awful situation in Gaza, it's dishonest and distasteful to say they are.
I think the humour being found is at the inaccurate statements you are making about boosts to the economy, location of marches and that Londoners are not disrupted on a frequent basis. The thread has widened out to include all protestor disruption across London.

Perhaps the marchers shop at Liberty's as well.
Although no they couldn't possibly could they? They're all rampant Muslims or disruptive elements aren't they?

Honestly I really think GN has no idea about how most people think and behave. The marchers are just as likely to eat in a restaurant, go shopping or visit a museum as any other person in London. Some may even stay overnight and fill up hotels.

Widen all you want I don't have to go with it.
I'm sticking to the Islamophobia present in the comments. Including the inaccurate assertion the marchers wear masks most don't. And any that do can be asked to remove them.

And the disruption is no worse than any football crowd.

Your comments are becoming more and more delusional. Who has said anything about whether or not the marchers will go and shop at Liberty's or indeed any other shops? Or called them rampant Muslims? You really must stop inventing things to argue against.

You stated your sons when they lived and worked in London didn't go to central London on the weekend because it was too expensive. Now suddenly the marchers comprise people who can afford London hotel prices too! A London Premier Inn lowest priced room for tonight, prepaid no refunds is £120.

And the disruption is no worse than any football crowd. Oh I think it is, and I've attended many a Premiership football match in London. On Saturday 17th February 1500 police officers were deployed for the march, no football crowd ever has that level of policing.

Why are all the marchers poor? Even if they are there are hostel rooms in London for £50-£60. Rooms in reasonable small hotels for around £90.
There's a photo of a football crowd causing more disruption.

Glorianny

Joseann

And the disruption is no worse than any football crowd.
Ah, now with that I have to disagree. Ever sat on a London tube with Hammers' supporters down one side of the carriage and Spurs down the other. They don't all chant and lob missiles. In fact they often offer this granny a seat.

Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today wouldn't or this crowd might stop you shopping

It was Saturday.

The Battle of Waterloo re-enactment. 🤔

Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today might stop you shopping.
Eh? Sorry? Waterloo today? Nothing's happening there.
At least my posts are about real personal experiences at various locations in London.

Oh goodness.

It almost makes me want to go there and read selected Biblical texts very loudly!!

Callistemon21

I don't care what religion they are, they disrupt.

Go and shout at Speaker's Corner.

Not if you are of the Christian faith you can't. Arrested for carrying a Bible, singing hymns. Always double standards. Hatun Tash comes to mind.

Joseann

^And the disruption is no worse than any football crowd^.
Ah, now with that I have to disagree. Ever sat on a London tube with Hammers' supporters down one side of the carriage and Spurs down the other. They don't all chant and lob missiles. In fact they often offer this granny a seat.

Perhaps some of them do. Those at Waterloo today wouldn't or this crowd might stop you shopping

growstuff

Callistemon21

Callistemon21

Urmstongran

Why though, if Labour isn’t in thrall to Muslims, did Starmer remove his poppy before meeting Muslim voters?

Well, I have no idea why he did that.

There were whole units of soldiers, millions of men, who were Muslims and fought with the Allies in WW2.

It was disrespectful to their memory to remove the poppy,.

Does anybody know that he removed it deliberately? Maybe it fell off.

Perhaps it was on his overcoat, not on his jacket, then he took his overcoat off 🤔

Or called them rampant Muslims?

That is really offensive to any Muslims on here.
If it was meant as a joke it is a sick one.

One's faith is an important part of one's life, whatever faith it may be.

Callistemon21

Callistemon21

Urmstongran

Why though, if Labour isn’t in thrall to Muslims, did Starmer remove his poppy before meeting Muslim voters?

Well, I have no idea why he did that.

There were whole units of soldiers, millions of men, who were Muslims and fought with the Allies in WW2.

It was disrespectful to their memory to remove the poppy,.

Does anybody know that he removed it deliberately? Maybe it fell off.