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Tommy Robinson LIVE: Unite the Kingdom Rally London 2026 🇬🇧 Full Speech & March
Youtube ^ | 16 May, 2026 | The Financial Express

Posted on 05/16/2026 5:01:04 AM PDT by MtnClimber

LIVE coverage of the “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London, led by activist Tommy Robinson. Thousands gather in central London as the event draws major attention across the UK and internationally. The rally comes amid heightened political tensions and a large-scale police operation, with authorities deploying thousands of officers and live monitoring systems to manage crowds and ensure public safety. Supporters say the march is about free speech and national identity, while critics and counter-protesters raise concerns about far-right rhetoric and community tensions. This video includes live footage, speeches, crowd reactions, and on-the-ground reporting from central London.


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: restorebritain; tommyrobinson; unitethekingdom
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1 posted on 05/16/2026 5:01:04 AM PDT by MtnClimber
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It is streaming now showing the crowds and some street interviews. I halfway expect the police to shut it down before the speeches start at about 11:00 a.m. EDT (UTC-4).

Also streaming on Tommy Robinsons channel on X Britain Will Not Be Silenced - UTK Freedom Rally in London 2026

2 posted on 05/16/2026 5:01:17 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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ANy hi’jabs there; anyone who might resemble a Muslim adherent?


3 posted on 05/16/2026 5:02:55 AM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel (The Democrats' official policy is now, “Hate, Violence and Murder". Change my mind.)
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To: MtnClimber
Lots of Iranian Pre Revolution flags.


4 posted on 05/16/2026 5:05:21 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

HOORAY Tommy Robinson!


5 posted on 05/16/2026 5:06:04 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization? )
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

I have not seen any hi’jabs. That would be at the other rally, the pro Palestine rally.


6 posted on 05/16/2026 5:07:39 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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...far-right rhetoric and community tensions...
7 posted on 05/16/2026 5:07:58 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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Lots of chanting “Starmer is a Wan-Kier”.


8 posted on 05/16/2026 5:12:18 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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I’m surprised they’re letting Tommy speak.
They may have to lock him up to shut him up.


9 posted on 05/16/2026 5:16:51 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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10 posted on 05/16/2026 5:17:49 AM PDT by sauropod
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Starmer Banned Me from Tommy Robinson's Rally - Rebel News Founder
11 posted on 05/16/2026 5:26:02 AM PDT by Aquamarine ('The whole United States Navy is ready to force compliance!' - US Navy)
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Anyone have a link to the “other” rally?


12 posted on 05/16/2026 5:26:09 AM PDT by Mathews (I have faith Malachi is right!!! Any day now...)
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> I’m surprised they’re letting Tommy speak. <

I’m surprised they didn’t arrest Robinson the instant he entered the county from the US. The neo-fascist UK has all sorts of vague “public order” laws. They could have got him on one of those.

Maybe the authorities are waiting for Robinson to say something true yet sharp at the rally. Then they can hit him with multiple made-up offenses.


13 posted on 05/16/2026 5:30:58 AM PDT by Leaning Right
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It may be starting now. Tommy Robinson on stage. The 11:00 tome may have been local time in London.


14 posted on 05/16/2026 5:40:17 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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The Palestine Rally live stream is here: London protests LIVE: Police arrest Youth Demand activists as hundreds of thousands take part in huge Gaza march
15 posted on 05/16/2026 5:49:35 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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David Starkey
@DrDStarkeyCBE

Today people coming to London for the Unite The Kingdom rally will be monitored with facial recognition cameras by the Metropolitan Police.

The pro-Palestinian rally that’s taking place right alongside it will not.

Keir = Two Tier.

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7:35 AM · May 16, 2026 13.5K Views

https://x.com/DrDStarkeyCBE/status/2055613062552367147


16 posted on 05/16/2026 6:02:56 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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Check out any enemedia outlet.

Guess which is getting the favorable coverage.

For folks on X, or those using a twitter scraper, #UTK seems to be best hashtag.


17 posted on 05/16/2026 6:04:32 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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For a high crowd shot...

https://x.com/Inevitablewest/status/2055630973551702494

Wowza.


18 posted on 05/16/2026 6:06:18 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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Wonderful pic of Nick Shirley...

https://x.com/nickshirleyy/status/2055596046202356217


19 posted on 05/16/2026 6:07:25 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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There’s supposed to be a “free Palestine” protest too.

I’m sure the BBC will highlight the disparity ;p


20 posted on 05/16/2026 6:40:02 AM PDT by fuzzylogic (welfare state = sharing of poor moral choices among everybody)
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