After riots by right-wing radicals on the sidelines of a major pro-Palestinian demonstration in London, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned the violence he sees on both sides.
This is “completely unacceptable” and disrespectful to the commemoration of the war dead, which is traditionally celebrated on November 11, Sunak said in a statement on Saturday evening.
“This includes thugs from the (right-wing extremist) EDL who attacked police officers and stormed the Cenotaph, as well as shouting anti-Semitic chants and displaying pro-Hamas signs and clothing during today’s protest,” he stressed . the conservative head of government.
Fights in the center of the city
Numerous right-wing radicals had tried to reach the Cenotaph war memorial in the government district, which they said they wanted to protect from protest participants. As the London police announced in contradiction to Sunak, they could not reach the monument. The right-wing extremists then fought further battles with officials in the city center. More than 90 people were arrested and nine police officers were injured.
At the same time, about 300,000 people took part in the pro-Palestinian protest march, according to police. The organizers spoke of 800,000 participants. According to the information, everything remained largely peaceful.
According to reports, there were also anti-Semitic slogans and posters. After the meeting ended, some participants were arrested for setting off fireworks and wearing masks.
Criticism of the Minister of the Interior
The opposition Labor party blamed Interior Minister Suella Braverman for the right-wing extremist riots. The hardliner had encouraged the thugs by previously condemning the legal large-scale demonstration as a “hate march”, Labor party leader Keir Starmer and London mayor Sadiq Khan insisted. They called on Braverman to resign.
Source: Krone
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