Sunak has criticized the timing of the demonstration as "provocative and disrespectful" and sought reassurances that remembrance services would be safeguarded.
Sir Mark Rowley has rejected calls to ban the protest, emphasizing that it would only be considered as a "last resort" and that the "very high" threshold for such action had not been reached. The demonstration is set to take place in London on November 11, coinciding with Remembrance events and a national two-minute silence.
Organizers of the protest have resisted calls to postpone it, accusing the government of trying to undermine their cause. They argue that the planned route of the march does not pass by the Cenotaph war memorial and is scheduled to start after the two-minute silence.
Tensions have risen over the planned protest, with politicians, activists, and police weighing in on the matter. Some have expressed concerns about potential disruptions to remembrance events, while others have defended the protesters' right to free expression.
The situation continues to evolve, with police monitoring potential threats and risks associated with the demonstration. Despite the controversy, it appears that the protest will proceed as planned, with organizers maintaining their commitment to their cause.