Hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters headed towards central London on Saturday amid warnings from police they are ready to use force to prevent any attempt to disrupt Armistice Day.
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Scotland Yard will deploy nearly 2,000 officers across central London in a major policing operation to prevent any clashes between the marchers and far-Right activists.
There have been concerns about the risk of counter-protests, particularly around the Cenotaph. The pro-Palestine demonstration, which is calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, has been routed away from the monument.
The officer in charge of policing London during Saturday’s protest said the force was focused on keeping people safe while respecting their right to protest.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said: “Our job is to ensure that we police without fear or favour, that we balance the rights of everybody, be that protesters, counter-protesters, or people living or coming into London.
“And our job this weekend is to ensure that people are kept safe, and that is what my focus is on.”
Later, the King and Queen along with members of the Royal Family will attend the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall – ahead of the main service on Remembrance Sunday.
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