Tommy Robinson’s supporters were spotted climbing up a London building with flags around their necks as the far-right activist spoke to the crowds about the need to ‘regain power of our country’
Tommy Robinson’s supporters scaled a historical London building at his ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally after the protests turned violent.
Dramatic footage showed hundreds of the controversial campaigner’s supporters gathering in the capital, with endless Union Flags and St George’s Crosses being flown, worn and waved. Counter-demonstrations by more left-wing supporters were also underway.
Shocking footage showed Tommy supporters with flags tied to their necks on the building’s roof while the far right-wing activist spoke to the crowds.
Further images also show protestors climbing on statues close to Westminster Bridge in Central London. Tommy Robinson said: “Keir Starmer, Keir Starmer was elected [with] nine million votes.
“He slithered into Parliament with nine million votes. Twenty million British people didn’t bother to vote. Who are these people? It’s us. People like you, people like me, who have been told their voices do not matter.”
Tommy Robinson added, while speaking to a cheering crowd who were waving flags and recording him: “We are here today to tell you, the British public, your voices matter.
“When we electrify and energise and captivate those 20 million people, that is when we regain power of our country.”
It comes as officials estimated that 110,000 people gathered in Stamford Street, in front of London’s Waterloo train station, where the march began.
The rowdy demonstrations began just after midday on Saturday (September 13). However, counter-protests against the gathering were also organised by the Stand Up to Racism charity — with backing from the Hope not Hate organisation — calling for a huge turnout against the original demonstration.
Meanwhile, the Met Police said several of it’s officers were “assaulted” as Tommy Robinson protesters tried to pass police cordons and reach counter-protesters.
The police force’s statement read: “Officers are having to intervene in multiple locations to stop Unite the Kingdom protesters trying to access sterile areas, breach police cordons or get to opposing groups. A number of officers have been assaulted.”
In an earlier statement, the Met said: “A crowd of ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protesters attempted to enter the sterile area on Whitehall that is place to keep the two protests apart. Officers were attacked with projectiles and have had to use force to avoid their cordon being breached.”
Volunteers clad in high-vis jackets were seen attempting to control protestors, but this didn’t deter individuals from expressing their pride by donning the British flag. Many were spotted wearing the St George’s flag – alongside the Union Jack – stitched onto their suits.
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