Met Police Backtracks Decision to Ban Pro-Palestine March in Whitehall
Published on February 2, 2024
The Metropolitan Police appears to have U-turned on a decision to not allow a pro-Palestine protest to reach Whitehall on Saturday, saying there will be speeches at the place. The Met previously said it did not support the extension as the weekly march has been causing “serious disruption to Londoners.” However, in a statement published on Friday, The Met said demonstrators will “depart from Portland Place at noon, travelling through Regent Street, Haymarket, and Trafalgar Square before speeches take place in Whitehall.” There will be “a substantial police presence in the West End” to ensure the event takes place safely and to minimise disruption to others, the force said....