London preparing for disruptions as concurrent anti-immigration, anti-Israel protests set to be held

London is preparing for two concurrent protests to be held today — one anti-immigration and pro-Palestinian — amid fears of unrest.

At least 80,000 people are expected in London on Saturday for the two demonstrations — a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel march marking Nakba Day and another “Unite the Kingdom” rally organized by the anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known by his pseudonym Tommy Robinson.

Police say they will be on the scene to “keep people safe and minimize disruption.” It warns people not “to use words, images or symbols to intimidate, provoke violence, or stir up hatred against any community.”

The protests come while the soccer FA Cup final is also being staged at Wembley in the northwest of the capital, and against a backdrop of global tensions, recent antisemitic attacks and a raising of Britain’s terrorism threat level.

????London will be very busy this weekend with the #EmiratesFACup final and two large protests taking place in central London. Officers will be on duty to keep people safe and minimise disruption. Please plan ahead if you’re travelling.https://t.co/9vCnJGvlZx pic.twitter.com/o8tniH0dPH

— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) May 15, 2026

Agencies contributed to this report.