Unite the Kingdom march

Independent fact checks of claims about the September 2025 ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in London, including checks on likely AI-generated images and other misinformation.

19 September 2025

What do we know about the arrests at the ‘Unite The Kingdom’ march?

Claims that most of those arrested were counter-protesters don’t tally with what the police have said.

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A photo of police motorbikes parked outside New Scotland Yard
18 September 2025

Image of crowd waving Union Jacks isn't from recent London protest and is almost certainly AI

The picture was shared after the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally—but it isn’t real.

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The Union Jack flag.
15 September 2025

Did police estimate three million people attended the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march?

Organisers of the event and multiple social media users are quoting this figure, but the actual Metropolitan Police estimate is much lower.

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People and police and the rally

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