More than 100,000 people gathered in London on September 13 for what has been described as one of the largest right-wing demonstrations in modern British history, participating in an anti-immigration protest organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

The demonstration resulted in violent clashes with police, leaving 26 officers injured and leading to at least 25 arrests. The scale of attendance far exceeded police expectations.

American billionaire Elon Musk made a virtual appearance at the rally via video link, expressing support for the protesters and urging British citizens to "dissolve parliament and hold new elections."

The protest has been characterized as the culmination of rising anti-immigration tensions in Britain. In July, the arrest of an Ethiopian man for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl sparked protests at immigration accommodation hotels across multiple locations in the UK.

**Scale Far Exceeds Police Expectations**

The demonstration, titled "Unite the Kingdom" and promoted as a "Free Speech Festival," drew an estimated 110,000 to 150,000 participants according to London police, significantly surpassing official expectations.

Protesters carried British Union Jacks and St. George's Cross flags representing England, with some displaying American and Israeli flags while wearing "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) hats.

Demonstrators chanted slogans criticizing Prime Minister Starmer and held banners reading "Stop the Boats," "Send Them Home," and "Enough, Save Our Children," calling for the deportation of migrants who arrive in Britain by boat seeking asylum.

"I am thoroughly British, this is our capital, and I had to be here today for our country," said an elderly woman in a wheelchair who traveled from Merseyside. She explained that she grew up living alongside neighbors from Africa and Palestine, stating, "We were united, this isn't about racism, it's just that the government has overcrowded our country."

Notably, the woman held a portrait of Charlie Kirk, the American conservative political activist who was recently assassinated, with text reading "God Bless, Never Forget."

"We want to take back our country, we want free speech back on track," said protest participant Sandra Mitchell. "They must stop illegal immigrants from entering this country. We believe in Tommy (Robinson)."

Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is one of Britain's most influential far-right figures. He founded the far-right English Defence League (EDL), known for organizing anti-Islamic and anti-immigration rallies.

During his speech, Robinson showed a video featuring convicted sexual offenders followed by footage of a crying white woman. He criticized politicians for merely parroting their viewpoints and claimed that British courts have "ruled that undocumented immigrants' rights supersede those of local communities," asserting that immigrants now enjoy more rights in court than "the British public and British people who built this country."

Robinson declared that "Britain has finally awakened" and praised the assembled demonstrators for displaying "a surging wave of patriotism."

London police deployed over 1,600 officers on September 13, including 500 transferred from other forces.

The same day, approximately 5,000 people participated in an "anti-racism" rally in London, creating a confrontational atmosphere between the two groups.

Initially peaceful, the demonstration turned violent when police attempted to separate the two crowds. Large numbers of "Unite the Kingdom" protesters ignored police instructions and attempted to breach security areas and zones occupied by anti-racism demonstrators.

London Metropolitan Police reported encountering "unacceptable violence" when officers blocked protesters who deviated from their route. Police were kicked and beaten, with bottles, flares, and other objects thrown at officers.

Police confirmed that 26 officers were injured during the September 13 demonstration, with four sustaining serious injuries. The 25 arrests represent just "the beginning," according to authorities.

"We are identifying those who participated in the riots, and they will face strong police action in the coming days or weeks," said Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist of the Metropolitan Police.

**Musk Appears Virtually, Calls for UK Re-Election**

Immigration has become Britain's primary political issue, overshadowing concerns about economic recession. The UK currently faces record numbers of asylum applications, with over 28,000 migrants crossing the English Channel by small boat this year alone.

Billionaire Elon Musk appeared via video link at the rally, speaking with Robinson before tens of thousands of viewers. Musk claimed "violence is coming" and declared "you either fight back or you die."

"There are beautiful things about being British, but what I see is Britain being destroyed—initially through slow erosion, now accelerated by massive, uncontrolled immigration," Musk stated.

"Look around you and ask yourself, what kind of world will you live in if this continues?" he said.

Musk also called for new elections in Britain: "I really think Britain needs to change government, we can't wait another four years—whenever the next election is, it's too long."

"Action must be taken, parliament must be dissolved, and new voting must be held," Musk declared.

This marks not the first time Musk has called for British re-elections. He has previously intervened in European politics multiple times, expressing support for far-right figures and repeatedly voicing support for Robinson.

In October last year, Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in prison for contempt of court. He later received a reduced sentence and was released in May this year. Robinson had planned to organize a "Free Speech Festival" for his supporters, which gained broader attention following Charlie Kirk's assassination.

British right-wing commentator Katie Hopkins and French far-right politician Eric Zemmour, known as the "French Trump," were also invited to speak.

Zemmour told the crowd they were being replaced by "people from the South and Muslim culture," claiming "you and we are being colonized by our former colonies."

Several speakers paid tribute to Charlie Kirk during the event, with attendees observing a moment of silence while a bagpiper played the Christian hymn "Amazing Grace."

The event organizers had originally planned to invite Steve Bannon, Trump's former chief strategist, to speak, but Bannon indicated he preferred to remain in the United States to record his podcast and planned to travel to Arizona, where Kirk and his family resided.