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‘Sack him’: Keir Starmer slams Nick Timothy over ‘act of domination’ remark on Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer slammed Conservative MP Nick Timothy over his remarks on Muslims praying at an Open Iftar gathering at Trafalgar Square. Speaking in Parliament, Starmer accused the Conservatives of having “a problem with Muslims” and asked Tory leader Kemi Badenoch to sack Timothy from the shadow cabinet.

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‘Act of domination’: Row erupts after UK MP Nick Timothy’s remarks on Open Iftar event at Trafalgar Square in London

A political row has erupted in the UK after Conservative MP Nick Timothy criticised a public iftar gathering in London’s Trafalgar Square, calling it an “act of domination” in a post on X. Timothy shared a video of people offering prayers during the “Open Iftar” event and wrote that “mass…

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‘Place for everyone’: London Mayor shares festival images from Iftar to Diwali

London's Mayor Sadiq Khan celebrated diversity and unity at a large open Iftar gathering in Trafalgar Square, attended by approximately 3,000 people. This event, part of the Ramadan Tent Project's Open Iftar programme, marked the closing of the Ramadan Festival 2026. The gathering featured speeches, Qur'an recitation, and a nasheed…

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Watch: Thousands gather at Trafalgar Square in London to break fast at Open Iftar as Sadiq Khan joins

Thousands of people from diverse backgrounds gathered at Trafalgar Square in London to break their fast together during the final week of Ramadan, in what organisers described as one of the largest Open Iftar events in the Western world.

The Times of India

Irish eyes smiling as thousands celebrate St Patrick’s Day in London

A parade form Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square included dancers and a giant model of the patron saint.

Evening Standard

Readers reply: What if Shakespeare was dropped in modern-day London?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders the hypothetical reactions of eminent historical personages to today’s Trafalgar Square

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Huge crowd in Trafalgar Square marks four years since Putin launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Thousands turn out at central London memorial rally to mark fourth anniversary of start of Ukraine war

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London protests LIVE: Peter Tatchell arrested as thousands of pro-Palestine and Ukip protesters descend on capital

Conditions mean both sets of protesters are obliged to remain in areas defined by police

Evening Standard

Met Police brace as UKIP protest and pro-Palestine demo to descend on central London

Each protesting group has been given a set of conditions they must follow to avoid clashes

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestine and Ukip protesters to gather in separate rallies in Westminster

The Metropolitan Police has set out conditions for the protests.

Evening Standard

Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here's how the tradition began

London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is a famed British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest

The Independent UK

Protesters stage ‘die-in’ demonstration over HIV aid cuts

To mark World Aids Day, dozens of activists, including those living with Hiv, staged a “die in” in Trafalgar Square, demanding that the British government reverse cuts to Hiv treatment and prevention services.

The Independent UK

The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree lights have been switched on – and the reaction is mixed

Norway has gifted the Trafalgar Square tree to the UK every year since 1947

Evening Standard

Extinction Rebellion protester climbs Trafalgar Square Christmas tree

Climate protester labelled ‘unwanted Christmas decoration’ as he scales tree as ceremony gifting spruce to London is held

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Palestine Action cases placing ‘big burden’ on counter terror police, Met chief admits

Sir Mark Rowley said he fears the ‘justice system isn’t moving fast enough’ as he revealed the toll of policing those defying the terror ban

Evening Standard

Diwali on the Square 2025: Date, details and what to expect at Trafalgar Square’s Festival of Lights

The capital’s biggest celebration of the festival of lights is almost here

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan rejects calls to exclude Hindu nationalist group from Diwali celebrations

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK (VHP-UK), also known as the World Council of Hindus UK, are on the official committee of organisers for the City Hall-backed Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square on Sunday

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‘We’re not afraid’: London vigil remembers 7 October and Manchester synagogue attacks

Thousands come together in Trafalgar Square despite fears over the rise of antisemitism in the UK

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Pro-Palestine protests face crackdown as police to be granted new powers

Government announces new measures day after the arrest of almost 500 people who protested in Trafalgar Square despite calls to postpone their demo

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Jewish body holding rally after 488 arrested over Palestine Action support

The Board of Deputies of British Jews is holding the commemorative event ahead of Tuesday’s anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel.

The Independent UK

October 7 rally taking place hours after 500 arrested for Palestine Action protest

The Board of Deputies of British Jews is holding the commemorative event

Evening Standard

Police arrest 492 at pro-Gaza protest in support of banned group Palestine Action

Elderly people, relatives of Holocaust survivors, and those with disabilities were among the 492 arrested in Trafalgar Square

The Independent UK

Police arrest more than 440 people over Palestine Action support

Over 442 people were arrested in London during pro-Palestine protests for allegedly supporting the banned group Palestine Action, with the majority of arrests occurring in Trafalgar Square. The demonstrations proceeded despite appeals from politicians and police to reconsider, especially following a terror attack in Manchester. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer…

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‘Enough is enough’ says chief of Police Federation as ‘exhausted’ officers arrest 492 at Palestine Action protest

Met Police said many of those arrested needed carrying away after they refused to walk from Trafalgar Square – but Amnesty International says arresting hundreds of people at the demonstration is ‘not the job of police’

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Police arrest almost 500 people over Palestine Action support

Policing minister Sarah Jones said many of those attending a protest in London did so with the aim of being arrested.

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