Huge Crowd Gathers in London to Counter Far-Right Rallies

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8 August 2024 at 6:34 am

Hundreds of counter-protesters gathered in Walthamstow, in east London, on Wednesday, August 7, ahead of expected anti-immigration protests in the town and across the UK.

This drone footage was captured by Aron Jervis, who told Storyful that it shows “the local community showing their support against the recent riots in the United Kingdom.”

Counter-protesters rallied across the country, following reports that at least 100 anti-immigrant marches were being planned for Wednesday night. Credit: Aron Jervis via Storyful

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