What protests are taking place in London this weekend?

Protesters hold placards during a mass demonstration - (REUTERS)

Hundreds of demonstrators are expected to descend upon Central London this weekend as the Palestine Solidarity Campaign hosts its latest gathering.

In what has become a regular occurrence in the capital over the last few months, the streets surrounding Parliament Square will be packed with demonstrators this weekend as they exert their right to protest.

From pro-Palestine and pro-Israel supporters to the far-right ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally, London has been a melting pot of opinions and demonstrations recently, as frustrated Brits call on the UK government to hear their mounting concerns.

News of the upcoming demonstration comes just one day after Israel and Hamas announced a tentative ceasefire, which may signal the end of over two years of conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Despite this, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign will press ahead with its scheduled demonstration, adding that it’s more important than ever that the UK steps up and ensures the ceasefire holds.

“Now more than ever, our pressure on the British government matters. The government must stop arming Israel and instead use every possible means to facilitate immediate access to humanitarian aid and push any temporary ceasefire into a lasting deal that is framed around principles of justice and rights,” organisers wrote on social media.

It also comes just over a week after Defend Our Juries held yet another demonstration against the Palestine Action ban, which led to almost 500 arrests.

Here is what to expect in the capital this weekend...

Friday 10 Oct

As it stands, there are currently no major demonstrations scheduled to take place in London on Oct 10.

Saturday 11 Oct

Palestine Solidarity Campaign

On Saturday, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign will host a major demonstration in London.

According to the event invite: “The British government remains deeply complicit in Israel’s atrocities through its arms trade and military collaboration with Israel.

“Join us on Saturday, 11 October in Central London for the next national march for Palestine. Assemble 12 noon at Victoria Embankment.”

Various coaches are scheduled from different UK cities to help bring people together in the capital for the demonstration.

The march will start at noon near the Embankment, before heading toward Downing Street by 4:30 pm.

XR Green Man Swarm

Groups associated with Extinction Rebellion appear to be planning a ‘green man swarm’ near Tooting Broadway Station in London on Saturday between 11am and 1pm.

The premise of this type of demonstration includes holding a banner in front of traffic while the pedestrian lights are green, but then getting out of the road when the traffic starts again.

“The aim is to highlight dangers of air pollution and the need for urgent action to deal with it,” event organisers said.

“People needed for swarming, leafleting, looking after our stall. We have lots of great air pollution leaflets left over from the mass cycle ride in August. Do join us if you can!”

Sunday 12 Oct

Radical Walking Tour

While not necessarily a demonstration per se, a walking tour organised by Fossil Free London is also taking place this weekend which provides guests with an insight into the history of UK demonstrations.

“UK schools do not, in general, teach the moments when we as a people have come together and fought against all odds to win many of the rights we take for granted today,” the event reads. “But this tour will.”

The event, taking place between 2 and 4pm near Parliament Square, is suitable for those aged 12 and over, and will cover topics such as police brutality.

“Swearing is permitted,” the invite also notes.