The pro-Palestine march today marks the Nakba, or catastrophe, of 1948, in which about 700,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homeland after the creation of Israel. The march also includes anti-racism counter-protesters to Tommy Robinson’s rally. Tens of thousands march through London for far-right and pro-Palestine protests – as it happened Police say 11 arrested ‘for a variety of offences’ as far-right and pro-Palestine marches take place in London Sat 16 May 2026 13.45 EDT First published on Sat 16 May 2026 05.00 EDT- A summary of today's developments - At least quarter of a million attended pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally, organisers say - Ukip leader Nick Tenconi spotted at far-right protest - Police issue correction over earlier arrests statement - Facial recognition in use outside Kings Cross station - Robinson urges supporters to 'locally get involved in politics' - Police say 11 people arrested 'for a variety of offences' - Protesters begin marching in central London - The march routes through London - Two men arrested arriving into London to attend UTK protest, says Met - Unite the Kingdom rally organisers 'spreading hatred and division', says Lammy - British Palestinians feel ‘gaslit’ and unable to speak out, says leading activist - 4,000 officers on duty in London for large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests Sat 16 May 2026 13.45 EDT First published on Sat 16 May 2026 05.00 EDT- A summary of today's developments - At least quarter of a million attended pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally, organisers say - Ukip leader Nick Tenconi spotted at far-right protest - Police issue correction over earlier arrests statement - Facial recognition in use outside Kings Cross station - Robinson urges supporters to 'locally get involved in politics' - Police say 11 people arrested 'for a variety of offences' - Protesters begin marching