BIZARRE footage of an evangelical group dressed in black chanting “Jesus Saves” in Soho has been described as “lunacy”.
In a clip posted by Turning Point UK, the UK branch of Charlie Kirk’s right-wing campaign group, on social media, dozens of people could be seen dressed in black with the phrase “King’s Army” emblazoned across their front in gold.
They can be heard chanting “Jesus Saves” in the rain while members of the public walk past.
“Activists from the ‘King’s Army’ block traffic in Soho in protest of the immoral culture in the ‘sex district’,” the caption by Turning Point UK reads.
It is not clear if Turning Point UK were involved in the stunt. However, the clip they posted on Twitter/X has gathered over 980,000 views, with many social media users assuming that they were behind it. However, the groups appear to be separate entities.
The original footage appears to have come from the King’s Army’s Facebook page, posted at 1.17am on Saturday October 4.
The caption reads: “Around 100 King’s Army Soldiers descend upon the sex district of Soho London 🇬🇧 to bring the good news of Jesus Christ!”
Soho is historically known as a safe haven for the LGBT community and has several gay bars and LGBT clubs.
The stunt prompted outrage from social media users, who suggested that the evangelical group’s tactics will not be successful.
Activists from the ‘King’s Army’ block traffic in Soho in protest of the immoral culture in the ‘sex district’. pic.twitter.com/sVHN0F1qSW
— Turning Point UK 🇬🇧 (@TPointUK) October 4, 2025
Others pointed out that it is illegal under the Public Order Act 1936 to “wear uniforms in connection with political objects”.
King’s Army describes itself on its website as a “coalition of Christians marked by virtue & valor who believe it’s time for the Church to stop living like civilians and start fighting like soldiers!”
It describes itself as a “non-denominational, Christian evangelism movement”.
The group claims not to be a political group, but says it is “at war with sin and the devil”.
One of the logos used on the group’s website features a bullet. Further footage on the group’s Facebook page, at 10.17pm on Saturday October 4, shows a large group in black uniform walking through London.
The caption reads: “King’s Army soldiers making our way to share the Gospel in Soho! #kingsarmy #jesusatthedoor #jesus #gospel #christisking.”
However, social media users were quick to criticise the stunt. Thomas Willet, executive director at Equality Amplified, said: “This makes me so angry. “This isn’t activism; this is homophobic intimidation.
“These people are nothing but vile bigots through and through.
“And you want us to mourn Charlie Kirk, the CEO of this hate group? I think the f**k not.”
Dan Hodges, Mail on Sunday columnist, said: “This country is losing its mind.”
Broadcaster Iain Dale said: “What on earth is happening in our country? People dressed up in quasi blackshirt style uniforms having the gall to tell us to be moral. “Just sod off the lot of you. PS they’re 30 years too late. The sex more or less disappeared from SoHo years ago!”
Ewan Gibbs, historian at the University of Glasgow, said: “If we’re going to have a debate over whether the right to protest has gone too far, wouldn’t it make sense for police to actually enforce the existing ban on paramilitary style political uniforms?”
One social media user wrote: “Transplanted American lunacy. What this *actually* entails is a bunch of crackpot fundamentalists blocking the street in the historic centre of London's gay community, which is really what the 'immoral culture' refers to.
“They certainly look like they need to unclench.”
“Any attempt to import American-style fundamentalist Christianity into Britain will fail miserably. And thank God for that,” another added.
Another added: “Soho hasn't been a ‘sex district’ since the early 90s, where are these c***s getting their info from? Guy Ritchie films?”
“Only thing immoral here is the platoon of 'activists' dressed in black uniforms, inciting hatred in London's vibrant centre,” another added.
