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David Lynch

No 10 defends PM ‘fight of our times’ remarks after condemning march violence

Police push back protesters taking part in the Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march and rally on Whitehall in central London (Pol Allingham/PA Wire) - (PA Wire)

Downing Street has defended Sir Keir Starmer referring to the “fight of our times” following the weekend’s Unite the Kingdom protest, after condemning violence at the march.

Between 110,000 and 150,000 people turned out for Saturday’s protest organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.

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