Brief
National March for Palestine scheduled for central London on Oct 10
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign plans a midday‑to‑5 pm march ending with a rally in Whitehall.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pro‑Palestine demonstrators will take to the streets of central London on Saturday, 10 October, according to the Standard. The National March for Palestine, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, is set to begin at midday at Victoria Embankment and conclude with a rally in Whitehall at 5 pm.
What happened
Organisers have arranged coaches from cities such as Bristol, Manchester and Coventry to bring participants to the capital. The march will start near Northumberland Avenue on the Embankment, proceed past Westminster Bridge, follow the South Bank to Waterloo Bridge and the Strand, and finish with a rally in Whitehall.
What the reports add
The Standard notes that the Metropolitan Police will impose conditions on timing, route and assembly points, though the exact legal details have not yet been released. Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman said several hundred officers will be deployed and that the policing presence aims to keep disruption to a minimum and deal swiftly with any disorder.
What was said
Harman told the Standard, “The policing presence on the day is expected to be significant, with several hundred officers involved in ensuring disruption is kept to a minimum and any crime or disorder is dealt with swiftly and robustly.”
How it came about
The march marks the third anniversary of the Gaza war, with organisers calling for an immediate end to military action, a halt to UK arms exports to Israel and the introduction of sanctions. A counter‑protest by the group Stop the Hate is also expected.
Key facts
- The National March for Palestine will take place on Saturday 10 October, 12 pm‑5 pm, in central London. (standard.co.uk)
- Protesters will gather at Victoria Embankment and finish with a rally in Whitehall. (standard.co.uk)
- Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman said several hundred police officers will be deployed. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “National March for Palestine: When is the London protest and what is the route?”
