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Unite the Kingdom and Pro Palestine marches Cup 16th May 2026

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GrannyGravy13 Fri 15-May-26 08:10:46

Just seen in the news that the Met re deploying 4,000 extra police officers in London tomorrow, including armoured vehicles on standby.

If they are that concerned why haven’t they taken action to stop these marches or made them into standing rally’s in contained areas?

Our beautiful capital city once more rendered a no go zone.

Added into the mix it’s also the F A Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

All in the week when London has been named the number one city in the world for culture šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø

Whitewavemark2 Fri 15-May-26 08:20:37

It all actually is part of our culture whether we agree or not.

MaizieD Fri 15-May-26 08:25:17

London is not beautiful. It has areas of beauty but over all it is overcrowded and ugly.

Culture takes many forms, including our national religion, football, and our freedom to protest peacefully.

London being held to be the centre of the UK universe naturally that’s where people want to go to get attention.

I’m not sure what the problem is.

Galaxy Fri 15-May-26 08:27:37

I loathe this war being fought out on our streets but I support the right to protest.

MaizieD Fri 15-May-26 08:33:01

Galaxy

I loathe this war being fought out on our streets but I support the right to protest.

Mind you, I’m not altogether sure what the Yaxley Lennon lot is ā€˜protesting’ about…

GrannyGravy13 Fri 15-May-26 08:45:21

I support people’s right to protest.

I also support people’s rights to go about their every day lives without fear or disruption.

If the Met are worried, I suspect they have inside information.

MaizieD the outskirts of London are not as desirable as central parts, I agree. That’s the same as major/capital cities all over the world. As much as I adore New York, it is overcrowded and filthy, even Fifth Avenue, Wall St and surrounding Central Park.

As for the football match, it’s a yearly occurrence in one area. I do hope the Chelsea and Manchester City fans are well behaved šŸ¤žšŸ»

Galaxy Fri 15-May-26 08:45:47

I would march against the pro palestine marches, but I can't and don't want to speak for him.

AGAA4 Fri 15-May-26 09:04:14

I agree with the right to protest peacefully but because some marches don't remain peaceful a huge amount of money has to be spent on policing.