Demonstrators and activists will take to central London this weekend, in what has become a regular occurrence in recent months.
Protests against US and Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran and Palestine are taking place this weekend, with two demonstrations scheduled for central London.
According to Amnesty International: “The UK’s fundamental rights to peaceful protest are rapidly disappearing as police forces begin to use the vast range of new anti-protest powers.” However, some Brits continue to mobilise whenever they can, in vast numbers, to raise awareness of crucial issues.
Superintendent Neil Holyoak, who is in charge of policing London this weekend, said: “Officers will be on duty this weekend to police these events and ensure they pass off safely and peacefully. As always, we will not hesitate to act if we see criminality.
Here’s what you need to know about the protest scheduled for London this weekend.
Saturday, March 21
Stop Bombing Iran – Hands Off Lebanon – Free Palestine, Russell Square, 12pm
A protest on Iran and Lebanon is taking place at 12pm on Saturday, with demonstrators marching from Russell Square to Whitehall.
The event description reads: “Join the national day of action at a protest near you to demand our government put pressure on Israel and the US to end their attacks on Iran and Lebanon and for Israel to ends its genocide and apartheid against Palestinians.”
Stage for Freedom - Hyde Park Corner, 2pm
Stage for Freedom are holding a protest against the Iranian government this Saturday, with demonstrators gathering at Hyde Park Corner at 2pm.
From there, they will march to the Iranian embassy.
According to the Metropolitan Police, conditions are in place to ensure that the demonstration must end at 5pm that day.
“No one taking part in the assembly is allowed to use amplified sound equipment for music or speech, or any other item to create noise, including musical instruments, sound‑emitting devices, or items struck or banged together,” the notice reads.
Sunday, March 22
Thanet for Palestine, US Embassy London, 11am
A protest against “US-Zionist terror” is scheduled for the capital on Sunday, with participants meeting at 11am outside the US Embassy London.
The event description reads: “We are witnessing a major escalation in US-Zionist terror across the world with a new war launched on Iran, ethnic cleansing in Lebanon, the genocide in Gaza continuing, the British sale of arms to the Zionist entity and the UAE ongoing.”
It continues: “We know that anti-imperialist movements can succeed when groups come together, mobilise, and organise based on our shared power. A united front is not only possible but essential against the common enemy of imperialism.”
