Met Police sets strict limits on Saturday Palestine march in London

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Carl Galvin said the Met has been in talks with the Palestine Coalition and local stakeholders to shape a tightly controlled march that will start at the Embankment at midday and follow a set path across Westminster Bridge, York Road, Waterloo Bridge, the Strand and into Whitehall. The procession must remain within a red-shaded zone on the official map, and speeches or music must end by 5:30 p.m., with the rally concluding by 6:30 p.m. Police warned that anyone wearing a face covering could be arrested and that a zero-tolerance policy will apply to hate-related offences.

A pro-Israel “Stop the Hate” rally is also planned for the same day. The restrictions come after previous protests on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks led to clashes and eleven arrests in central London.