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| Date | 26 November 2023 |
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| Venue | Royal Courts of Justice |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Participants | 50,000-100,000 |
The March Against Antisemitism was a demonstration held in London on 26 November 2023 organized by Campaign Against Antisemitism.[1][2] The march was held in response to growing antisemitism in England resulting from the Israeli–Palestinian conflict; police indicate that antisemitic offences have risen ten-fold compared to the previous year.[3] Estimates from police indicate that between 50,000[3] and 100,000 people attended the march.[4]
The March Against Antisemitism followed a London-based pro-Palestine rally with approximately 45,000 attendees[3] led by the Stop the War Coalition, who "stressed that those taking part oppose racism, antisemitism and Islamophobia".[5]
Having been shunned by the organisers and refusing to leave the event per police request, English far-right activist Tommy Robinson was detained. Sources indicate that one other individual was arrested for racist rhetoric.[2]
Notable attendees
- Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson[4]
- Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis[5]
- Science minister Peter Kyle[2]
- Security minister Tom Tugendhat[1]
- Immigration minister Robert Jenrick[1]
- Actress Louisa Clein[1]
- Actress Felicity Kendal[1]
- Actress Elliot Levey[1]
- Actress Dame Maureen Lipman[4]
- Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman[1]
- Comedian David Baddiel[2]
- TV presenter Rachel Riley[1]
- TV personality Robert Rinder[1]
- Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "100,000 attend UK's largest protest against antisemitism since Battle of Cable Street". Jewish News. Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 Kadri, Anisa; Williams, Nathan (26 November 2023). "Thousands march against antisemitism in London". BBC. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- 1 2 3 Thomas, Natalie; Schomberg, William (26 November 2023). Heavens, Louise (ed.). "March against antisemitism draws 50,000 in London". Reuters. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- 1 2 3 Pinkstone, Joe; Lampert, Nicole (26 November 2023). Smallman, Etan; Nicholls, Dominic (eds.). "Police estimate 100,000 people at March Against Antisemitism". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- 1 2 Hui, Sylvia; Ha, Kwiyeon (26 November 2023). "Tens of thousands march against antisemitism in London including UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson". AP. Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.