Fighting between police and far-right as pro-Palestinian march engulfs London Fights have broken out between police and groups attempting to reach the Cenotaph. The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2023
Watch view of Cenotaph in London as Remembrance Day silence held amid protests Watch a view of the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Day, where a two minutes’ silence was held peacefully at 11:00am. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023
Remembrance Sunday: When is it and how is it being observed across the country? King Charles III to lead dignitaries in laying memorial wreaths at Cenotaph in Whitehall The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023
Pro-Palestine march: Police condemn ‘extreme’ right-wing protesters as force makes 126 arrests Braverman blamed for ‘fanning flames of division’ by calling Palestine demonstration a ‘hate march’ The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023
Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Saturday and why is it controversial? Organisers have predicted that half a million people will attend this weekend’s pro-Palestine demonstration in London. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023
Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Armistice Day? Organisers predict half a million people will gather in the capital, with police also bracing for huge numbers. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023
Military top brass turn on Suella Braverman over pro-Palestine march ban row Generals defend the right of pro-Palestinians to march today and urge the home secretary to back off – as 2,000 police form a ring of steel around the Cenotaph and Whitehall is braced for far-right groups The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
‘The act of remembering has got lost’: Veterans on if protests are putting them off attending the Cenotaph this weekend ‘It’s our one day of the year and it is time to get behind us. We all feel a bit abandoned and disillusioned this week’ The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Palestine march: some opponents are politicising the Cenotaph to sow divisions – and it could work The pro-Palestine protest planned to take place in London on Armistice Day has met with opposition from politicians and media pundits alike. The Conversation · Nov 10, 2023
Police form Armistice Day ring of steel as protesters banned from Cenotaph Monument put under 24-hour protection as police granted extra powers amid fears of far-right backlash The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Cenotaph: What is the history and significance of the Whitehall monument on Remembrance Day? War memorial honouring Britain’s fallen soldiers designed by Sir Edward Lutyens in 1920 and has stood as centrepiece of National Service of Remembrance ever since The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Two charged after Rochdale cenotaph daubed with ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who also designed the cenotaph on Whitehall. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Remembrance Sunday: When is it and how is it being observed across the country? King Charles III to lead dignitaries in laying memorial wreaths at Cenotaph in Whitehall The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Saturday and why is it controversial? Organisers have predicted that half a million people will attend this weekend’s pro-Palestine demonstration in London. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023 Can a protest legally be stopped? Armistice Day pro-Palestine march set to go ahead PM Rishi Sunak has been vocal about his opinion that the pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day is 'disrespectful'
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Braverman’s future hangs in balance amid pro-Palestine Armistice Day march row – live Home secretary accused of putting police at risk of violent attacks by claiming they are biased towards demonstrators
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023 Armistice Day organisers back pro-Palestine marches as Braverman labelled ‘out of control’ - live Row over pro-Palestine march continues despite organisers stressing it won’t go near the Cenotaph this weekend
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Organiser of Armistice Day Cenotaph event backs pro-Palestine march Western Front Association, which holds the annual commemoration, believes in freedom of speech, says trustee
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Far-right groups plot London rally against pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day Extremist organisations and football hooligans have been urged to gather at Cenotaph in central LondonUK politics live – latest updates
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Rochdale Cenotaph vandalised with ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti and poppy wreaths damaged The incidents come amid row over pro-Palestine planned march in London on Remembrance weekend
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Sunak makes U-turn on pro-Palestine Armistice protest after threat to hold Met chief accountable - live Row over pro-Palestine march continues despite organisers stressing it won’t go near the Cenotaph this weekend
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Wednesday briefing: Should a pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day be banned? In today’s newsletter: The Metropolitan police has resisted calls to ban a march in support of a ceasefire in Gaza – but that may not be the end of the story
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Foreign Secretary says Government favours ‘humanitarian pause’ over ceasefire James Cleverly told reporters in Japan a ceasefire would hamper Israel’s ability to defend itself.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Armistice Day demo to go ahead as ‘law gives no absolute power’ for ban – Met Sir Mark Rowley resisted pressure heaped on the force by politicians including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to block the gathering.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 Police guard Rochdale cenotaph after graffiti and damage to wreaths reported Two teenagers being charged with public nuisance offences and in another incident ‘Free Palestine’ has been sprayed on monument