On Saturday, London, England, hosted a “Unite the Kingdom” rally attended by tens of thousands, where participants paid tribute to Charlie Kirk, displaying images and banners of the recently deceased conservative activist.
A poignant tribute video for Kirk was presented by organizers, featuring a widely shared segment of him dispensing life advice to a 13-year-old girl during a Turning Point USA event.
Activist Tommy Robinson spearheaded the rally, stating the video’s purpose was to express gratitude and “honor the life of one of our generation’s greatest.” Elon Musk also participated virtually, denouncing the left as “the party of murder” in the aftermath of Kirk’s passing.
Robinson characterized the procession as a stand for free speech, explaining it also served to protect British heritage and culture.
Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, which additionally chanted Kirk’s name, Robinson hailed him as “A man who inspired a generation of young men based on courage and based on faith.”
Earlier in the week, Robinson had conveyed via a social media post, “In honor of Charlie Kirk and in honor of freedom on the 13th we march.”
The Associated Press reported that a demonstrator displayed a sign proclaiming, “Freedom of speech is dead. RIP Charlie Kirk.”
Overhead imagery depicted throngs of participants waving England’s red and white St. George’s Cross flag and the Union Jack, with numerous individuals chanting, “We want our country back!”
Authorities estimated the turnout at roughly 110,000 people, whereas organizers asserted the number reached “millions.” A competing protest attracted approximately 5,000 marchers.
Musk decried the slaying of Kirk, who was fatally shot on Wednesday at Utah Valley University. Richard Maxton, 22, has been apprehended in connection with the incident.
Musk stated, “You see how much violence there is on the left, with our friend Charlie Kirk getting murdered in cold blood this week, and people on the left celebrating it openly.”
Robinson lauded Musk for acquiring Twitter and rescinding bans on conservative commentators, asserting that Saturday’s gathering would have been unfeasible without his involvement.
He further elaborated that the British public was “telling the world they’re ready to fight back,” directly connecting this sentiment to Musk providing them with a platform.
With a strained voice, Robinson informed the attendees that migrants currently possess greater legal entitlements than the “British public, the people that built this nation.”
These demonstrations unfold as the U.K. grapples with intense discussion regarding migrants traversing the English Channel in crowded vessels to enter without official permission.
Tommy Robinson cautioned against the perils of suppressing free speech, declaring that the U.K. stood at a pivotal moment in its history.
He asserted, “You can’t get to the truth without freedom of speech, without active debate… the essence of democracy is a government for the people, by the people.”
He additionally claimed that the U.K. risked losing its identity due to extensive migration, alleging the BBC’s “complicity in the destruction of Britain.” He further suggested that mass migration was a tactic to introduce new voters.
He stated, “I see a rapidly increasing erosion of Britain with massive, uncontrolled migration and a government that has failed in its duty to protect its citizens.”
“Britain is at a fork in the road — to darkness or greatness — and that will be decided only in a matter of years,” he concluded.
By Greg Norman and