"Unacceptable Scenes..." Rishi Sunak condemns violence on the day of protests in London
British Prime Minister strongly condemned the "violent, wholly unacceptable scenes" that unfolded during one of the largest pro-Palestinian marches in London's history, marking the largest protest since 2003. Protest leaders estimated over 1 million people participated, demanding a ceasefire and an end to what they termed the criminal occupation of Gaza by Israel. On Armistice Day, far-right groups staged counter-protests, leading to clashes with pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Chancellor Rishi Sunak denounced attacks on police and the display of pro-Hamas signs, asserting that all criminality must face the full force of the law. With over 300,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators taking to the streets and almost 100 far-right counter-protesters arrested in Central London, tensions escalated, prompting Sunak to announce an upcoming meeting with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner to address the situation. Police reported that the far-right groups appeared "intent on confrontation and intent on violence," further intensifying the complexity of the situation.