Christmas, London

London chaos as pro-Palestine protestors clash in front of baffled Christmas shoppers
Protesters and counter-protesters hurled abuse at each other - and there was a brief struggle with police when a small group holding a banner ran into the road.
Tense scenes as pro-Palestinian demonstration and counter-protest held near Christmas shoppers in London
Bemused Christmas shoppers took pictures on their phones as the streets around Piccadilly Circus in central London were flooded with Pro-Palestine demonstrators. The protesters banged on drums and waved their placards in the air.
Two London shopping centres are officially the best in the UK for Christmas shopping in 2024
Bluewater in Kent came top, but two London shopping centres made the top eight. Westfield Shepherd’s Bush and Westfield Stratford came seventh and eighth, respectively. Both complexes placed exactly in exactly the same positions as they did in cinch’s 2023 festive list.
Heavy police presence near London Christmas shoppers amid protests
There is a heavy police presence in central London as a pro-Palestine march and counter-protest are held in the midst of London Christmas shopping.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through London
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign said the event was the 22nd march since the Israel-Gaza conflict began in October 2023.
Pro-Palestine group and counter-protesters demonstrate near Christmas shoppers
There is a heavy police presence in central London as a pro-Palestine march and counter-protest are held in the midst of Christmas shopping and Winter Wonderland festivities. Bemused Christmas shoppers took photos as the streets around Piccadilly Circus in central London were flooded with pro-Palestine demonstrators.
London to be ‘very busy’ as pro-Palestine protest clashes with Winter Wonderland
The Metropolitan Police has issued another warning about showing support for proscribed terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

Dozens of dogs don Christmas jumpers for festive parade

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