The Latest Breaking News from Trafalgar Square

More than 200 arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban in central London

The ages of those arrested range from 27 to 82, the Metropolitan Police said.

Evening Standard · Apr 11

Dozens of protesters arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

Multiple protesters were carried out of the crowd, with one woman requesting a rest as she was lifted out

The Independent UK · Apr 11

Police make arrests at protest against Palestine Action ban in central London

Multiple protesters were carried out of the crowd.

Evening Standard · Apr 11

Woman left fighting for life after Trafalgar Square hit-and-run

Motorcyclist fled scene after crash in central London as detectives launch urgent appeal for witnesses

Evening Standard · Mar 29

How disabled artists are now securing more bookings at major UK events

UnMute, a new music roster for disabled artists, has been launched by Global Local to promote professional recognition and combat "infantilisation" within the music industry. The initiative aims to increase performance opportunities for disabled musicians, with artists already securing bookings at major events like Shambala, The Great Escape, and St…

The Independent UK · Mar 25

There’s nothing sinister about Muslims praying

Letters: Readers respond to negative comments by Conservative and Reform UK politicians following a Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

James Cleverly says he disagrees with Nick Timothy about Islamic public prayer

Shadow justice secretary had called Trafalgar Square event an ‘act of domination’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

Government to keep mass religious observances after Farage calls to ban them

“We have freedom of worship in this country and we have religious diversity in this country,” Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill said

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Religious diversity is welcome and mass observances are permitted, says minister

It came after Nigel Farage criticised an Open Iftar in Trafalgar Square earlier this week and called for such events to be banned.

Evening Standard · Mar 20

There’s nothing sinister about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square. As a bishop, I reject the right’s attacks on worship

At a time when Britain has never felt more divided, we should draw on Christian values to reject hate and focus on what unites us, says Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20