Anti-immigration activists and counter-protesting groups have taken to the streets of Britain as anger over migrant issues reaches a fever pitch in the UK.
Protests are scheduled to take place in 14 locations nationwide this weekend in hotspots where refugees are housed.
London, Essex, Birmingham, Leeds and Norwich are all expected to see large demonstrations.
The Metropolitan Police face particular pressure ahead of Saturday’s anticipated pro-Palestine gathering in central London.
In the last month, Britain has seen a series of protests, with members of the public concerned about the safety implications of housing asylum seekers in their local communities.
Organised demonstrations usually have several hundred people at a time, but sometimes thousands.
Anti-immigration activists are also often present outside the buildings.
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Concerned grandmother hits out at ‘Nazi’ label as she joins Aldershot anti-migrant protests
A grandmother called Millie has spoken out at a demonstration outside a migrant accommodation facility in Aldershot, articulating her worries about unauthorised boat arrivals via the English Channel.
She attended the gathering to voice her support for lawful immigration whilst expressing opposition to what she described as irregular crossings happening “day in, day out”.
“I’ve come here because we’re just a small island and as far as I’m concerned, I’m all for legal migration but not the ones coming across the Channel day in, day out,” Millie told GB News during the demonstration.
Millie expressed particular anxiety about personal safety, revealing she feels increasingly vulnerable whilst undertaking everyday activities.
Sophie Reaper swarmed by Stand Up to Racism protesters live on GB News
Watch the moment Stand Up to Racism protesters swarm GB News North West Reporter Sophie Reaper as she tries to report from Altrincham.
The People’s Channel reporter was on the ground in the Greater Manchester market town to report from both sides of the demonstrations that have erupted over hotels being used to house asylum seekers.
After speaking to several anti-migrant hotel protesters, Sophie crossed the divide to find out what Stand Up to Racism protesters had to say.
Nigel Farage brands young male asylum seekers a ‘danger to our country’
Nigel Farage says young male asylum seekers should “not be free to walk the streets” after a slew of arrests in Bournemouth.
The Reform UK leader was reacting to bombshell figures revealing that at least 312 asylum seekers have been charged with a shocking 708 alleged criminal offences in just three years, including theft, assault and rape.
He said in a video posted to X that “none of these young men coming into our country should ever be allowed to be free to walk the streets.
“They are a danger to our country and there’s a sense of shame I have with Tory and Labour Governments making our lives more dangerous.”
Two arrested at Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf on Friday night
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Two people were arrested at a protest outside the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf on Friday evening as demonstrations took place near hotels housing asylum seekers across the UK.
More than 100 people were protesting with Stand Up to Racism as part of the “Defend Refugees, Stop the Far Right” demonstrations
About 100 counter-protesters waving Union flags and St George’s Cross flags also gathered on the pavement opposite the hotel.
A significant Police presence helped separate the two groups of demonstrators.
The Metropolitan Police said: “One person protesting against the use of the hotel by asylum seekers has been arrested after a bottle was thrown at officers.”
“A member of the counter-protest group has been arrested for failing to remove a face covering.”
