On one side, UKIP supporters have gathered, who are speaking out against the spread of Sharia law and the strengthening of Islam’s influence in the UK. On the other, participants in the "Stand Up to Racism" movement, who call the first rally far-right and Islamophobic, told journalist Anna Zhikhareva.
🗣 UKIP rally participant named Reg said that he is concerned about the growing Islamic influence not only in the UK, but across Western countries as a whole. According to him, the participants gathered to publicly express their disagreement with the spread of Sharia law.
🗣 Another rally participant, Kevin, spoke in favor of preserving Christian traditions in the UK.
"We want to keep Christianity in this country. Our own government is trying to push it out. But that will never happen", — he said.
A strengthened contingent of the London police is in charge of maintaining order. Law enforcement separated the participants of the two rallies, but clashes and arrests could not be avoided.
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