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Saturday, Jul 19, 2025

Thousands March for Pro-Palestine Demonstration in Central London

Thousands March for Pro-Palestine Demonstration in Central London

Demonstrators gather in support of Palestine, counter-protests occur without incident.
On Saturday, a significant gathering of pro-Palestine demonstrators took place in central London, organized under the Palestine Coalition, which includes the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and Stop The War.

The protest commenced at 1 PM at Piccadilly, near Green Park station, and proceeded towards Whitehall, culminating in a rally.

Participants carried various signs and banners with messages including "stop arming Israel" and "open your eyes Keir, see what Israel is doing".

Notable figures, such as former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, joined the march, presenting a banner emblazoned with the phrase: "National march for Palestine.

Stop arming Israel".

The Metropolitan Police established specific conditions under the Public Order Act for both the pro-Palestine and the smaller counter-protest organized by the Stop The Hate group, which was positioned nearby on Coventry Street.

Barriers and police presence were established to separate the two groups during the event.

According to police reports, the demonstration occurred without any recorded incidents, with safety measures ensuring the orderly conduct of the protest.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated, "The Palestine Coalition protest has concluded without incident," emphasizing plans to reopen Whitehall once the necessary infrastructure had been safely cleared.

In related developments, a report revealed that approximately 50,000 social rental houses in London are being misused for fraudulent activities, including illegal subletting on platforms such as Airbnb.

Research from the Tenancy Fraud Forum (TFF) indicates that detection rates for such fraud have decreased by over 40% in the last decade, largely attributed to cuts in funding for housing fraud investigations.

The financial implications for taxpayers are significant, with estimated losses around £1 billion annually due to housing fraud.

Alan Bryce, the report's author, highlighted the urgent need for enhanced oversight, particularly from platforms allowing short-term rentals, suggesting these companies should implement stronger measures to combat such fraud.

An Airbnb representative responded, affirming the company's commitment to quickly removing listings identified as social housing fraud and cooperating with local authorities.

Additionally, Jordan Stephens of the musical duo Rizzle Kicks commented on the increasing reliance of youth on online communities, attributing rising youth crime to boredom and a lack of extracurricular opportunities.

He called for greater investment in creative programs to offer alternative outlets for expression.

As concerns escalate regarding online safety, especially for young people, recent discussions among UK officials have indicated the potential for legal repercussions for tech executives failing to protect minors from harmful content.

The Online Safety Act mandates that social media platforms must take proactive measures to filter age-inappropriate content, underlining the necessity for greater accountability in the tech industry.
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