Massive Anti-Far-Right March Draws Thousands to Central London
In a powerful display of unity, the London Together march has attracted massive crowds to Central London today, Saturday, March 28, 2026, to protest against what organizers describe as "the politics of division." The event, which began with participants convening at Park Lane, is proceeding with a march toward Whitehall, amid growing concerns about hate and division allegedly being sown by far-right elements in communities.
Mayor Sadiq Khan's Message and Historical Context
A video message from London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan will be played to attendees at the Whitehall stage, highlighting his ongoing feud with former US President Donald Trump, who has previously criticized Khan as "a horrible mayor" and "incompetent." The march occurs against a backdrop of recent right-wing protests in London, including the Unite The Kingdom rally organized by Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), which drew over 100,000 people and resulted in violent incidents that injured more than 20 police officers.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned that earlier rally, stating it left people feeling "more scared than they were before." In contrast, children's author Michael Rosen emphasized unity in a statement ahead of today's event: "If we turn against each other, we all fall. Our greatest problems are global and we won't solve these unless we act together as equals."
Event Schedule and Route Details
The main march commenced at 1 PM from Park Lane, with participants heading toward Whitehall. The front of the march is expected to arrive at Trafalgar Square and Whitehall by 2 PM. A music event in Trafalgar Square, featuring artists such as former Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, will accompany speeches, with music starting from 3 PM.
The protest route proceeds from Park Lane onto Piccadilly, then onto Regent Street, followed by Pall Mall, before reaching Trafalgar Square and turning onto Whitehall for the finish. For accessibility, a shorter march will gather from 1 PM at the top of Whitehall, next to Trafalgar Square outside Waterstones.
How to Participate in the March
Multiple starting points along the route allow for flexible participation, with different groups, or 'blocs,' assembling at designated zones to manage crowd size and facilitate group finding. Key participating organizations include Unite, RMT, Stand Up to Racism, and Migrants Make Our NHS. Individuals can join a bloc to meet others or attend independently, making it easy for thousands to get involved in this collective action against racism and division.
