Posted on 05/15/2026 7:49:58 AM PDT by MtnClimber
Nigel Farage said the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally should be treated no differently from the pro-Palestinian march, calling the police measures “two-tier justice.”
Mounted police officers look on as a Union Jack flag is displayed during a ‘Unite the Kingdom‘ march, in central London on September 13, 2025. CARLOS JASSO / AFP.
London is preparing for one of the largest and most complex policing operations in recent years as tens of thousands are expected to attend two major demonstrations taking place on the same day in the capital.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that live facial recognition (LFR) technology will be deployed at a rally organised by Tommy Robinson, but not at a nearby pro-Palestinian march marking Nakba Day, which commemorates Palestinian displacement and loss during the creation of Israel and the Arab-Israeli war in 1948. The decision has prompted criticism and fuelled claims of “two-tier policing” from political figures and commentators.
The ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally, led by Robinson, is expected to attract up to 50,000 people. On the same day, a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration is forecast to draw around 30,000 participants. Police said the use of LFR at the Robinson rally follows intelligence suggesting a potential threat to public safety from some attendees.
The technology works by linking live camera feeds to a watchlist of wanted individuals. Facial images are converted into biometric data and compared in real time, with alerts sent to officers if a match is identified. Authorities stressed that the system will not be used within protest routes, assembly points or rally sites themselves, but in surrounding areas in the London borough of Camden.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman described the operation as “unprecedented in recent years” and said it would involve “the most assertive use of our policing powers.” He added that significant resources would be deployed to keep rival groups apart and ensure public safety, noting that routes and locations had been carefully planned to minimise the risk of intimidation between opposing sides.
The policing effort will cost approximately £4.5 million (€5 million) and include around 4,000 officers, with 660 drafted in from forces across England and Wales. Specialist units such as mounted police, dog teams, traffic officers and aerial support will be deployed, alongside armoured vehicles known as SandCats, which will be used for the first time and kept on standby.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp stated: “LFR is a powerful tool for catching wanted criminals. It should only be used for this purpose and in all relevant settings.
“In previous years, Nakba Day protests have included expressions of support for banned terrorist organisations such as Hamas, which is a criminal offence. This must be stopped and dealt with to avoid accusations of two-tier policing.”
The policing measures have drawn political criticism. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said: “The Unite the Kingdom rally on Saturday should be treated no differently to the pro-Palestinian march on the same day. The fact that two-tier justice is being applied against patriotic Brits is disgraceful.”
Further controversy has arisen after the UK government barred several foreign activists from entering the country ahead of the rally. Among those affected are Polish MEP Dominik Tarczyński, Dutch commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek, Spanish influencer Ada Lluch, and U.S.-based Joey Mannarino. Authorities said their presence was “not considered conducive to the public good,” citing concerns over public order and previous activities.
With an FA Cup Final also taking place at Wembley on the same day, officials warned that the combination of large crowds and heightened tensions significantly increases the risk of disorder.
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Of course the Facial Recognition won’t be used on the pro-Palestinian demonstration. They must welcome the new voters as they make it known that the old voters are not welcome any more.
No, no, no. It is not that it won’t be used. But, keep in mind all such crappola is code written by humans. And, the humans writing this cannot tell one arab face from another. So, when ever a mob of Jew hating hamas arseholes get together they all look alike!
Note to the indigenous population of the United Kingdom: Your government hates you and sees you as an inconvenience that needs to be replaced
I will not be traveling across the pond this summer. F’em.
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Bev Turner
@beverleyturner
Last year’s Unite the Kingdom rally = 23 arrests
Notting Hill carnival = 443 arrests
Palestinian marches = >500 arrests.
I’m not making a point about race. I’m looking at the facts about the threat level.
This is @Keir_Starmer trying to hate-bait you into violence. RISE ABOVE his attempts to divide the country.
Wave your flags. Drink your flasks of tea. Hug strangers - just like last year.
And celebrate our history, our shared culture and our potentially great nation.
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GB News
@GBNEWS
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BREAKING: Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to use the ‘full force of the law’ against Unite the Kingdom attendees should the rally turn violent.
10:48 AM · May 15, 2026 · 80K Views
https://x.com/beverleyturner/status/2055299268898926919
“Your government hates you and sees you as an inconvenience that needs to be replaced”
As does ours.
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Benonwine
@benonwine
So Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan reportedly met senior Met Police officials this morning ahead of tomorrow’s Tommy Robinson rally.
A lot of people are now asking an obvious question:
Why are politicians holding meetings with police chiefs right before a major political demonstration?
The police are supposed to be completely impartial and independent from political pressure.
At a time when trust in institutions is already collapsing, optics like this only fuel even more suspicion and division.
There is a stitch up happening that is plainly clear and evident.
In a democracy, you don’t protect free speech by only allowing opinions the government agrees with.
10:09 AM · May 15, 2026 · 47.3K Views
https://x.com/benonwine/status/2055289438146556223
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The Free Speech Union
@SpeechUnion
We have taken up the case of @ezralevant, a Gold member of the @SpeechUnion who has been refused entry to the UK to attend the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally tomorrow. After his ESTA was refused, he paid £1,000 to the Home Office to expedite a visa application because his flight is tonight. To date, the Home Office still hasn’t responded. We hope our intervention will prompt it to issue a visa in time for him to catch his flight.
Refusing Mr Levant a visa would be a clear breach of his rights. He’s not a “far right agitator intent on coming to the UK to spew [his] extremist views”, which is how Sir Keir Starmer’s described those who’ve been blocked from entering the UK for tomorrow’s protest. He is a Canadian commentator and journalist who has no criminal convictions and has never advocated violence, intimidation, discrimination or terrorism and rejects any assertion that he is ‘far-right’ or would make threats or spread hate. In reality, he simply holds views that the Prime Minister disagrees with. Perhaps it’s his outspoken support for Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas that has raised a red flag.
Refusing Mr Levant a visa would be particularly egregious, given that Hasan Piker, the far left American political activist who has incited violence against Jews, has not been blocked from entering the UK. He’s due to speak at at
@unherd
event on 5th June.
Is it one rule for outspoken supporters of Israel, Prime Minister, and another for outspoken supporters of the Palestinian cause? Is that because you care more about not offending Britain’s Muslims than you do about not offending British Jews?
We very much hope that the Home Office will issue Mr Levant with a visa immediately and allow him to travel to the UK this evening.
11:47 AM · May 15, 2026 122.9K Views
https://x.com/SpeechUnion/status/2055314220695138455
Youtube: LIVE: Starmer Declares WAR On British Patriots - Police Crackdown On Tommy Robinson Rally
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Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧
@TRobinsonNewEra
Let’s go Nick 🇬🇧
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Inevitable West
@Inevitablewest
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🚨BREAKING: Nick Shirley, the man who exposed the Somalian fraud in Minnesota, has got into the UK and will be speaking at Unite the Kingdom tomorrow
Unlucky, Keir Starmer. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
5:02 PM · May 15, 2026 36K Views
https://x.com/TRobinsonNewEra/status/2055393516885327976
Well done, Mr.Shirley! Many Americans will be there with you in spirit!
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