Image source, PA Media Image caption, Police officers take their positions by the Cenotaph in Whitehall on Saturday earlymorning The Metropolitan Police states it is dealingwith a difficult scenario in London, as a big pro-Palestinian presentation corresponds with Armistice Day. Hundreds of thousands of protesters are anticipated to take part in the march, to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Police state there is a danger of clashes with reactionary groups, and have set up an exemption zone around the Cenotaph. The PM hasactually called the timing of the pro-Palestinian march ill-mannered. Rishi Sunak likewise prompted those taking part to do so calmly and with regard for those goingto services to honor the end of World War One. “It is duetothefactthat of those who combated for this nation and for the flexibility we value that those who dream to demonstration can do so, however they should do so respectfully and quietly,” Mr Sunak stated. “Remembrance weekend is spiritual for us all and must be a minute of unity, of our shared British worths and of solemn reflection.” The Met stated officers dealtwith some “aggression from counter-protesters who are in the location in considerable numbers”, ahead of a service at the Cenotaph war memorial where a two-minute silence was held. The force stated the 2 minutes’ silence there was observed “respectfully”. Officers are now tracking “different groups” moving away from Whitehall towards other parts of main London, the Met stated. Later, the King and Queen along with members of the Royal Family will participatein the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall – ahead of the primary service on Remembrance Sunday. Image source, Reuters Image caption, Hundreds of individuals collected at London’s Cenotaph to observe 2 minutes of silence at 11: 00, celebrating the UK’s war dead The Met anticipates Saturday’s pro-Palestinian presentation to be the biggest giventhat weekly marches started in early October, and it is releasing almost 2,000 officers throughout main London. Police have cautioned the usage of force is “likely”, amidst issues around counter-marches by f
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