The Latest Breaking News from Whitehall

Thousands gather for anti-austerity demonstration in London

MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott were among those who gave speeches at a rally in Whitehall.

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2025

Thousands to march on Whitehall in protest over spending cuts and welfare reform

The People’s Assembly said it expected thousands of trade unionists, campaigners and activists to attend the event

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025

OPINION - Don't kick civil servants out of London — make them come into the office instead

So, London is to lose 12,000 civil servants, and this time, it’s the big cheeses. Already eighty per cent of the half million civil servants work outside London, but this shift is meant to include senior people as well as the small fry. In fact, the Government’s ambition is to…

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Farmers could be arrested if they drive tractors at rally, police warn

Attendees will march from Whitehall at around midday on Tuesday before ending up at Parliament.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025

Six arrests made at Stop the Isolation and Stand Up To Racism rallies

Commander Louise Puddefoot, in charge of the policing operation, said the force was ‘well prepared’ for both protests.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

Six people arrested as Tommy Robinson supporters and opponents face off

Commander Louise Puddefoot, in charge of the policing operation, said the force was ‘well prepared’ for both protests

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025

London protests LIVE: Six people arrested as Tommy Robinson supporters and opponents face off

Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in prison in October

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025

Protesters to gather in support of Tommy Robinson and for counter-demonstration

More officers will be on the streets in central London to police the opposing protests.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

Protest in support of Tommy Robinson and counter-demonstration to be held

A protest in support of Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration organised by Stand Up To Racism are set to take place on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Three more people charged over pro-Palestinian protest in central London

A total of 77 arrests were made during the rally in Whitehall on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025