The Unite The Kingdom event was kept away from a counter protest organised by Stand Up To Racism in central London.

Police suffered violence when the two groups faced off at the same spot on Whitehall earlier this year but Saturday’s protest appeared to be peaceful.

Hymn sheets were handed out to the crowd and a woman walked around selling St George’s flags and Santa hats.

Robinson told the event he used to “hate the church” but met a pastor in prison who taught him about the bible.

Posting on X beforehand, Robinson said: “I want to remind everyone this is a religious celebration, this is not a political event.

“No face coverings, and no drinking please, as we have always done, let’s self police, behave respectfully and let’s make sure we honour our faith, our culture, and our heritag

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