Eleven 'Far-Right Agitators' Banned From UK Ahead of Rally, PM Says
Police are planning an unprecedented operation with thousands of officers, armoured vehicles and live facial recognition as more than 100,000 people could attend.
- The Government blocked 11 foreign individuals from entering the country ahead of Saturday's "Unite the Kingdom" demonstration led by Tommy Robinson.
- Earlier this week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer signaled a tougher stance on organizers, claiming they are "peddling hatred and division."
- Among the barred figures are Polish politician Dominik Tarczynski, Belgian politician Filip Dewinter, and Dutch activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek, along with Valentina Gomez, Joey Mannarino, Ada Lluch, and Don Keith.
- The Metropolitan Police are planning an operation on a scale "unprecedented in recent years," expecting more than 100,000 attendees as the event coincides with the Cup final and Nakba Day rallies.
- During a Friday visit to a police operations room, Sir Keir emphasized the country is in a "fight for the soul" of the nation against divisive views.
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The British authorities prohibit the entry of eleven "right-wing extremists" – including an AfD MEP. They apparently wanted to participate in a rally by right-wing extremist Tommy Robinson.
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