"In 15 years of activism, hundreds of demonstrations, hundreds of gatherings, this is the most beautiful moment I've had in my life as an activist, Robinson said. People in festive-themed outfits attend the Unite the Kingdom rally Moments like this bring me closer to faith, he added. We're here to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and everyone of us, including ourselves, need to ask what that means to us. Robinson thanked supporters for coming and wished the crowd a Merry Christmas."
"One arrest took place for an assault on a mounted officer in nearby Whitehall Place, while the other was for a man suspected of directing homophobic abuse towards an officer at a previous protest. Police suffered violence when the two groups faced off at the same spot on Whitehall earlier this year but Saturday's protest appeared to be peaceful. Posting on X beforehand, Robinson said:"
Several hundred people attended a Unite the Kingdom carol concert and rally in Whitehall aimed at "putting the Christ back into Christmas." Hymn sheets were distributed, candles were lit as dusk fell, and festive merchandise was sold. Tommy Robinson gave closing remarks, described the moment as the most beautiful of his activism, linked it to faith, and announced plans and a website to expand next year's Christmas gathering in Trafalgar Square. Separate demonstrations against digital ID and by Stand Up To Racism occurred nearby and were kept apart. Two arrests were made; police reported the day's protest appeared peaceful.
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