300,000 individuals took to the streets of London to call for a  ceasefire in Gaza, in what was he largest pro-Palestinian rally in the city since the Israel-Hamas conflict began a month ago. 

The rally, which took place on November 11th, was described as overwhelmingly peaceful by the Met police who also reported "no issues'' with the protest itself. More than 2,000 officers were on the streets and steps were taken to reassure the Jewish community; who have been targeted by a surge of antisemitism since the conflict began.

Coinciding with Armistice Day, the prescribed route which started in Hyde Park and finished at the U.S embassy, deliberately avoided war memorials where two minutes of silence were being held.

Nonetheless, the Met police were forced to respond to violent behaviour from  far-right groups, such as the EDL. It was reported that police arrested over 140 people as they clashed with far-right protesters Video footage shows police clashing with counter-protestors near to the Cenotaph, with some shouting "England 'til I die’, while carrying St George's flags .

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said those involved in crimes must face the full force of the law, with the "despicable actions of a minority of people" undermining "those who have chosen to express their views peacefully". 

Meanwhile, London Mayor Sadiq Khan blamed the far-right counterprotest on Home Secretary, Suella Braverman's, comments about the protests . The Home Secretary who demanded “further action,” warned that London’s streets are “being polluted by hate, violence and antisemitism”. She sparked further outrage by referring to the protestors as "hate marchers" and accused police of a "double standard"

The armistice memorial services passed without incident.