Supporters of the far-right English Defence League (EDL), reportedly attended by co-founder Tommy Robinson, held a so-called ‘Day for Freedom’ rally in London’s Whitehall, Sunday, claiming to be for the cause of protecting freedom of speech.
Besides Robinson, other controversial right-wing figures, such as former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos and Canadian alt-right star Lauren Southern are expected to speak in ‘defence of free speech’ at the demonstration.
Anti-fascist and anti-racist groups have organised counter-protests opposing the event.