The Latest Breaking News from Trafalgar Square

The capital’s biggest celebration of the festival of lights is almost here

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK (VHP-UK), also known as the World Council of Hindus UK, are on the official committee of organisers for the City Hall-backed Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square on Sunday

Elderly people, relatives of Holocaust survivors, and those with disabilities were among the 492 arrested in Trafalgar Square

Over 442 people were arrested in London during pro-Palestine protests for allegedly supporting the banned group Palestine Action, with the majority of arrests occurring in Trafalgar Square. The demonstrations proceeded despite appeals from politicians and police to reconsider, especially following a terror attack in Manchester. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer…

Met Police said many of those arrested needed carrying away after they refused to walk from Trafalgar Square – but Amnesty International says arresting hundreds of people at the demonstration is ‘not the job of police’

Policing minister Sarah Jones said many of those attending a protest in London did so with the aim of being arrested.

The demonstration is going ahead in defiance of calls to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

A pen being used to process people who have been arrested for supporting Palestine Action is full leaving many lying on the concrete as officers search their belongings

Protest goes ahead in defiance of calls from Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Metropolitan Police to ‘respect the grief of British Jews’ and call it off