The killing of Charlie Kirk is fuelling one of the UK’s biggest far-right gatherings, with global figures like Steve Bannon joining Tommy Robinson in London. Image: The Guardian.
(The Post News)– The killing of Charlie Kirk has become the central rallying cry in London. Britain’s largest far-right gathering in decades, expected to bring tens of thousands of people into central London this weekend. Led by controversial figure Tommy Robinson, the rally is drawing international attention, major far-right speakers, and heightened security concerns.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been using the Charlie Kirk killing to galvanize supporters. In a widely circulated video, Robinson accused shadowy organizations and governments of being behind Kirk’s murder, a narrative that has energized far-right sympathizers.
According to Utah Governor Spencer Cox, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been arrested as a suspect in Kirk’s killing. This has not stopped conspiracy theories from spreading online, many of which are being shared by Robinson’s supporters.
International Speakers Join London Rally
The “Unite the Kingdom” London rally has an international line up. Steve Bannon, Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, is among the star speakers. Other confirmed participants include Ant Middleton, a former UK special forces soldier now known for far-right rhetoric, and Joey Mannarino, a US commentator infamous for controversial statements about sexual assault cases involving Trump.
Notably, Canadian psychology professor Jordan Peterson is listed but has yet to confirm his attendance. His involvement would raise questions about his ties to the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC), an event that regularly hosts high-profile conservative leaders such as Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage.
Kirk’s murder has become more than just a crime story; it is now being used as a tool for political mobilization. Robinson has been heavily monetizing the event, selling merchandise and appealing for funds, reportedly seeking £300,000. Nick Lowles of anti-extremism organization Hope Not Hate warned, “This is going to be big, but we are also talking about a movement to the right of Reform UK. What does this rally signify politically?”
Security Concerns and Police Response
The Metropolitan Police have paused new leave for officers in preparation for what is expected to be a highly charged day. Commander Clair Haynes reassured communities, saying, “Everyone should be able to feel safe travelling into and around London. Muslim Londoners should not change their plans in light of this rally.”
The counter-protest organized by Stand Up to Racism will take place at the northern end of Whitehall, led by MPs Zarah Sultana and Diane Abbott. Abbott warned, “The far right is a menace to society. Their first targets, asylum seekers and Muslims, are broadening to all migrants, Black people, and trade unionists.”
Beyond the rally, the Charlie Kirk killing symbolizes a growing radicalization among far-right groups in the UK. Many attendees are expected to come from football firms and English Defence League networks, groups historically linked to violence.
This event highlights how single incidents can be weaponized by extremists to advance ideological agendas. If Robinson and Advance UK succeed in converting this rally into political momentum, it may reshape Britain’s far-right landscape for years to come.
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