100,000+ Far-Right Protesters Flood London Streets, Calling for Government Change
Tens of thousands of far-right protesters, estimated between 100,000 and 150,000, flooded London streets, waving national flags and anti-immigration banners. They chanted against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and listened to Elon Musk's call for parliament's dissolution and a change of government. This marks the largest such protest in decades.
The demonstration comes amidst a backdrop of hardening migration policies worldwide. Chicago has seen a renewed push for immigration enforcement under the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz, leading to hundreds of arrests. Meanwhile, several European governments, including France, Denmark, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland, have implemented or planned mandatory integration agreements to counter right-wing extremism and promote integration.
However, not all countries are taking positive steps. Some, like France, Germany, the UK, and the US, have reduced development aid. Experts warn that this, along with insufficient government transparency and responsiveness to security challenges, can lead to democratic insecurity and protests.
Starmer has recently proposed a flagship plan to curb migration, including tougher rules and increased fees for employers hiring foreign talent. Yet, this approach has sparked criticism and legal challenges, with some viewing it as a political instrument to frame migration as a national security issue.
The large-scale protest in London highlights the growing concern over migration and its impact on democracy. While some governments are taking steps to promote integration and combat far-right narratives, others are using migration enforcement as a political tool. The future of migration policies remains a contentious issue, with calls for more inclusive and participatory schemes to connect migration with stability and legitimacy.
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