POPPY sellers were forced to move their stall this weekend after they were surrounded by chanting pro-Palestine activists.
Footage shows the Royal British Legion volunteers standing proudly at London’s Victoria Station when protesters start to fill the building.
As the sign-wielding demonstrators sit down in the station, the poppy sellers start being pushed to the side.
And the protesters start to get comfortable while chanting “We are all Palestine”, British Transport Police get closer and closer to the volunteers.
It’s then that one of the sellers taps the other on the shoulder and appears to say they have to move.
The charitable pair are then forced to lift the table and carry it away from the crowds.
Chaos unfolded in the capital yesterday as counter-protesters, pro-Palestine demonstrators and cops clashed in the city.
Violence broke out as missiles and fireworks were launched at police with 145 people arrested – with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps saying there will likely be more.
It all came to a head yesterday before the nation fell quiet for two minutes on Armistice Day.
The counter-protests had been organised amid fears pro-Palestine marches would interrupt services to remember our war heroes.
But the groups started clashing with cops – hurling missiles as they rushed through the streets chanting “England till I die” and “Let us through”.
Cops said 126 of the counter-protesters were arrested.
And while the Met Police said the 300,000-strong pro-Palestine march started off with “no incidents”, a group of 150 was stopped after shooting fireworks at cops.
It was revealed this afternoon that seven men had been charged – with police still trying to identify more people accused of anti-Semitism.
One of the most sickening incidents happens when a woman walks up to a group who are holding Palestine flags and signs as they argue with a passerby.
She seems to side with the group, and starts yelling over top of them before screaming: “Death to all the Jews.”
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Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, who led Saturday’s policing operation, said of the arrests: “Public order policing doesn’t end when demonstrators go home.
“We have teams of officers who continue to build cases against those in custody and launch investigations into those who come to our attention when images and videos are shared on social media.
“Since the end of yesterday’s demonstration we’ve published appeals in relation to six incidents and I have no doubt there will be more to follow. Our colleagues at the British Transport Police have published a further two appeals.
“We urge anyone who has information about the identity of suspects, or who has footage or photos of further potential offences, to get in touch so we can take the appropriate action.”
While Armistice Day was impacted by the protests, Remembrance Day services appeared far more calm and peaceful.
It comes as…
King Charles, Prince William, and Princess Kate joined thousands of Brits for the ceremony at the Cenotaph – just 24 hours after chaos unfolded by the memorial.
The monarch and heir this morning laid a wreath at the foot of the Cenotaph in London, the memorial where chaotic scenes yesterday unfolded as thugs threw bottles at police.
Princess Kate and Queen Camilla solemnly paid their respects at a balcony overlooking the service.
A long line of armed forces was seen snaking from Downing Street to down past Horse Guards Parade as wreaths of poppies are taken inside.
Crowds were heard clapping as the group, which was made up of 10,000 veterans and 800 armed forces, made their way through the streets.
The Massed Bands and Pipers stood tall as they and thousands of others gathered in the drizzling rain.
There, Kate and Wills left a touching note that read in English and Welsh: “In memory of all those who sacrificed so much.”
William Turner is a seasoned U.K. correspondent with a deep understanding of domestic affairs. With a passion for British politics and culture, he provides insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage of events within the United Kingdom.
