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Readers reply: What if Shakespeare was dropped in modern-day London?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders the hypothetical reactions of eminent historical personages to today’s Trafalgar Square

The Guardian - UK

Huge crowd in Trafalgar Square marks four years since Putin launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Thousands turn out at central London memorial rally to mark fourth anniversary of start of Ukraine war

Evening Standard

London protests LIVE: Peter Tatchell arrested as thousands of pro-Palestine and Ukip protesters descend on capital

Conditions mean both sets of protesters are obliged to remain in areas defined by police

Evening Standard

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Met Police brace as UKIP protest and pro-Palestine demo to descend on central London

Each protesting group has been given a set of conditions they must follow to avoid clashes

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestine and Ukip protesters to gather in separate rallies in Westminster

The Metropolitan Police has set out conditions for the protests.

Evening Standard

Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition began

London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest

The Independent UK

Protesters stage ‘die-in’ demonstration over HIV aid cuts

To mark World Aids Day, dozens of activists, including those living with Hiv, staged a “die in” in Trafalgar Square, demanding that the British government reverse cuts to Hiv treatment and prevention services.

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The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lights have been switched on – and the reaction is mixed

Norway has gifted the Trafalgar Square tree to the UK every year since 1947

Evening Standard

Extinction Rebellion protester climbs Trafalgar Square Christmas tree

Climate protester labelled ‘unwanted Christmas decoration’ as he scales tree as ceremony gifting spruce to London is held

Evening Standard

Palestine Action cases placing ‘big burden’ on counter terror police, Met chief admits

Sir Mark Rowley said he fears the ‘justice system isn’t moving fast enough’ as he revealed the toll of policing those defying the terror ban

The Independent UK

Diwali on the Square 2025: Date, details and what to expect at Trafalgar Square’s Festival of Lights

The capital’s biggest celebration of the festival of lights is almost here

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan rejects calls to exclude Hindu nationalist group from Diwali celebrations

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK (VHP-UK), also known as the World Council of Hindus UK, are on the official committee of organisers for the City Hall-backed Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square on Sunday

Evening Standard

‘We’re not afraid’: London vigil remembers 7 October and Manchester synagogue attacks

Thousands come together in Trafalgar Square despite fears over the rise of antisemitism in the UK

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Palestine protests face crackdown as police to be granted new powers

Government announces new measures day after the arrest of almost 500 people who protested in Trafalgar Square despite calls to postpone their demo

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The Independent UK

October 7 rally taking place hours after 500 arrested for Palestine Action protest

The Board of Deputies of British Jews is holding the commemorative event

Evening Standard

Jewish body holding rally after 488 arrested over Palestine Action support

The Board of Deputies of British Jews is holding the commemorative event ahead of Tuesday’s anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel.

Evening Standard

Police arrest 492 at pro-Gaza protest in support of banned group Palestine Action

Elderly people, relatives of Holocaust survivors, and those with disabilities were among the 492 arrested in Trafalgar Square

The Independent UK

Police arrest more than 440 people over Palestine Action support

Over 442 people were arrested in London during pro-Palestine protests for allegedly supporting the banned group Palestine Action, with the majority of arrests occurring in Trafalgar Square. The demonstrations proceeded despite appeals from politicians and police to reconsider, especially following a terror attack in Manchester. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer…

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The Independent UK

‘Enough is enough’ says chief of Police Federation as ‘exhausted’ officers arrest 492 at Palestine Action protest

Met Police said many of those arrested needed carrying away after they refused to walk from Trafalgar Square – but Amnesty International says arresting hundreds of people at the demonstration is ‘not the job of police’

Evening Standard

Police arrest almost 500 people over Palestine Action support

Policing minister Sarah Jones said many of those attending a protest in London did so with the aim of being arrested.

The Independent UK

Arrests at pro-Palestine protest amid condemnation from politicians

The demonstration is going ahead in defiance of calls to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

The Independent UK

Palestine Action protest latest: Met Police make 493 arrests after demonstrators defy calls to cancel

A pen being used to process people who have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action is full leaving many lying on the concrete as officers search their belongings

Evening Standard

London protest LIVE: Police arrest 492 as Pro-Palestine Action demo goes ahead in Trafalgar Square

Protest goes ahead in defiance of calls from Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Metropolitan Police to ‘respect the grief of British Jews’ and call it off

The Independent UK

Metropolitan Police urges Palestine protesters to step down weekend plans

Protest group Defend Our Juries plans to hold a demonstration on Saturday in Trafalgar Square

The Independent UK

Palestine Action protest to go ahead despite police pleas to cancel in wake of synagogue terrorist attack

Hundreds of people have said they will attend a demonstration in Trafalgar Square on Saturday

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