from Religion Media Centre
Christian groups, including clergy in cassocks and others carrying large crosses, were among the estimated 150,000 people who took part in the Unite the Kingdom march in London on Saturday.
It was organised by far right activist Tommy Robinson, billed as a free speech demonstration, with Union Jacks, St George’s flags, placards and speeches denouncing mass immigration. At one stage, Elon Musk joined by video link from the United States, calling for the overthrow of the British government.
The Met police said 24 people were arrested and 26 police officers were injured when violence broke out. The religious element was clear. There were shouts of “Christ is King”, a cleric led the crowd in saying the Lord’s Prayer, a band led singing of worship songs and then Amazing Grace and Jerusalem, preachers took to the stage, there were clergy from churches such as the Free Church of England, and organisations such as The Christian Emergency Alliance and the Disciples of Christ.
A minute’s silence was held for Charlie Kirk, murdered last week in Utah, an act of violence which faith leaders have condemned. After the rally, attendees posted on social media saying it was a movement of God, and a pastor said people were “being saved” as they walked. They said it was a revival.
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See also: Items challenging the lazy ‘Far Right’ trope prevalent in so much media commentary
Unite the Kingdom: The London March by Paul Sutton
The truth about the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march by Jonathan Sacerdoti, Spectator.