UKIP was left humiliated yesterday after its 'Brexit Betrayal' march organised by far-Right activist Tommy Robinson was 'vastly' outnumbered by counter-protesters.
The English Defence League founder – real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – and Ukip supporters marched through central London before a rally in Westminster.
Amid fears of violence, Scotland Yard placed restrictions on both their event and a counter-demonstration organised by Labour supporters and anti-fascists. Ukip claimed up to 10,000 supporters attended its protest against Theresa May's deal, whereas the counter-protest's organisers said they had attracted 15,000.
Tommy Robinson (centre, holding a mobile phone) arrives to take part in a 'Brexit Betrayal' march and rally organised by Ukip in central London
Tommy Robinson addresses the rally after taking part in a 'Brexit Betrayal' march organised by Ukip in central London
With hundreds of officers in riot gear on the streets, three members of the counter-protest were arrested for a public order offence, assaulting a police officer and possession of an offensive weapon.
Among the supporters of the Brexit Betrayal march were members of the British National Party and far-Right group Generation Identity. Several placards had swastikas on them.
Laura Parker, national co-ordinator of the hard-Left Labour group Momentum, said the counter-protest 'vastly' outnumbered the Brexit march.
She said: 'Today is a huge blow for Tommy Robinson and his vile, hate-fuelled politics.' The decision by Ukip leader Gerard Batten to hire Mr Robinson as an adviser on rape gangs and prison reform has prompted a string of resignations from the party.
Gerard Batten (right) appointed Tommy Robinson as a Ukip adviser - a decision Nigel Farage cited when outlining his reasons for leaving the party.
With hundreds of officers in riot gear on the streets, three members of the counter-protest were arrested for a public order offence, assaulting a police officer and possession of an offensive weapon.
With hundreds of officers in riot gear on the streets, three members of the counter-protest were arrested for a public order offence, assaulting a police officer and possession of an offensive weapon.
Among the supporters of the Brexit Betrayal march were members of the British National Party and far-Right group Generation Identity. Several placards had swastikas on them.
Rival protesters clash in Trafalgar Square as people take part in an anti-fascist counter-demonstration against a 'Brexit Betrayal'
Among the protesters were people waving the flag of Generation Identity (centre) - a far-right 'pan-European Identitarian Movement'
Police officers push back counter-protesters in Trafalgar Square who came to disrupt the Brexit Betrayal march today
Among Ukip supporters was a man who gave his name as Laukan Creasey, from Stevenage, who was carrying a gallows with a noose hanging down
A man carrying a dummy Theresa May with a sign saying 'Theresa the traitor'. Laukan Creasey, from Stevenage with a noose he said was for the Prime Minister, referencing a sentence for treason from a by-gone era
A man demonstrating alongside the pro-Brexit UKIP section of the supporters dons a hat popularised by US President Trump
Theresa May was widely satirised as 'Treason May' among certain sections of people during the demonstrations
A UKIP supporter holds a sign saying: 'Make Brexit happen, join UKIP' whilst wearing t-shirt donning the face of Donald Trump
Police officers with batons at the ready force back protesters in Trafalgar Square this afternoon
Police officers tackle a demonstrator to the ground as clashes break out in Trafalgar Square during protests and counter-protests
Anti-fascist campaigners wave signs that say 'refugees welcome' and 'oppose Tommy Robinson' in the streets of the capital
'Make racists afraid again' is visible within a sea of anti Tommy Robinson placards among the Labour backed demonstrators
Demonstrators unhappy with Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit negotiations show their disdain at the rally today
Among those marching against the activists (centre) were grass roots group Momentum and Unite Against Fascism
Founder and former leader of the anti-Islam English Defence League, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, AKA Tommy Robinson attends a pro-Brexit demonstration with a gash on his head, supported by swathes of pro-Brexit campaigners
'This march isn't about Brexit, it's about far-right extremists dressing up in suits and pretending to be respectable,' Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said. A sign reading 'Brexit means exit' echoes the opinions of Robinson-backed demonstrators
People holding placards opposing Tommy Robinson take part in a separate protest ahead of a UKIP-backed Brexit betrayal rally. Their signs carry messages such as 'No to Islamophobia', something they think UKIP and Robinson facilitate
The counter protest takes place three days before parliament is due to make the crucial vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal with the European Union
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, AKA Tommy Robinson (3rd L) smiles as he attends a pro-Brexit demonstration promoted by UKIP (United Kingdom Independence Party) in central London
Metropolitan Police officers marshal demonstrators during the Anti-Tommy Robinson and UKIP rally today
People holding placards opposing Tommy Robinson take part in a separate, anti-fascist action, protest
'Oppose Tommy Robinson - don't let the racists divide us' adorn the placards waved by anti Tommy Robinson demonstrators
The Metropolitan Police had appealed for both sides to protest peacefully, after some Robinson supporters praised rioting
Some of the pro-Brexit contingent took aim at the BBC for 'Fake news' - a term popularised by right wing US President Trump
Demonstrators hold flags and placards while linking arms during an Anti-Tommy Robinson rally in central London
One sign among the pro-Brexit marchers reads: 'Treason May has signed over entire British defence system'
Anti racism groups accused Tommy Robinson and UKIP of fascism and branded them 'Nazis' with some of their signage
A woman holds up a sign throwing her weight behind the pro leave camp. 'Make Brexit happen, join UKIP' the sign reads
Police officers marshal Tommy Robinson supporters away from demonstrators during the Anti-Tommy Robinson and UKIP rally
A police officer controls his police horse as demonstrators march nearby during the Anti-Tommy Robinson and UKIP rally
Police have heightened concerns after 'serious violence' broke out at a Robinson rally in London in June, with five officers injured when bottles and barriers were hurled at them
Scotland Yard said it also imposed the conditions based on the 'current intelligence picture'
One protester brought his dog along to the rally, sporting a Union Flag which bore the phrase 'Treason May'
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The English Defence League founder – real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – and Ukip supporters marched through c...
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