British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that his government will move to prevent what he described as “far-right agitators” from entering the UK ahead of a planned demonstration organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
The proposed march, scheduled for May 16, is set to coincide with a pro-Palestine rally marking Nakba Day. That marks the 1948 displacement of Palestinians during the Arab-Israeli War, known in Arabic as al-Nakba or “the Catastrophe”.
Speaking after very poor local election results for Labour on May 7, Starmer argued today that Robinson’s march is “designed to confront and intimidate” Britain’s multicultural society.
“That is why this Labour Government will block far-right agitators from travelling to Britain for that event,” he said. “We will not allow people to come to the UK to threaten our communities and spread hate on our streets.”
In a broader address the same day, titled A plan for a stronger and safer Britain, the Prime Minister promised sweeping policy changes aimed at confronting what he called “very dangerous opponents” facing the country, although he did not elaborate on who he was referring to.
The announcement triggered a sharp response from Robinson, who accused Starmer of political censorship in a post on X today.
Robinson alleged that even US citizens could be affected and directly called support from US Vice President JD Vance and US President Donald Trump in his criticism.
He also accused Starmer of misleading the public and added that “this pathetic little man does not speak for the UK”.
“Nothing can stop what’s coming,” Robinson concluded.
Many left leaning organisation have criticised the march.
The UK-based NGO Choose Love condemned the planned march, warning it risks “scapegoating refugees and spreading fear”.
The organisation said it was “horrified” the demonstration would go ahead, arguing it could amplify hostility toward people seeking asylum from conflict and persecution.
This is not the first Robison-led rally. In September 2025, estimates suggest between 110,000 and 150,000 people attended a rally in central London organised by the activist.
Far-right, Islamophobia activist Robinson has a history of criminal convictions, including for crimes such as assault, threats harassment and fraud, as well as contempt of court rulings relating to his videos and has served five prison terms between 2005 and 2025.
