The Metropolitan Police described the plans as ‘not appropriate’ and expressed concerns about criminal activity.
Pro-Palestinian groups have defied calls by the Metropolitan Police to postpone a demonstration on Armistice Day.The Met said senior officers had asked various groups behind the event to “urgently reconsider” and described the plans as “not appropriate” during a meeting on Monday.
“We will be holding a protest on Saturday and we invite all people of conscience to join us in peacefully marching as planned.” Earlier, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said police have the Government’s “absolute and total backing” to tackle criminality and maintain order. The Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, which is usually attended by members of the royal family, will take place on Saturday, with a two-minute silence at 11am.The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has pledged to avoid the Whitehall area where the Cenotaph is located.
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