JD Vance urges UK anti-immigration activists to ‘keep on going’
Summary
US Vice-President JD Vance encouraged UK anti-immigration activists to continue their efforts after a large rally in London led by far-right figure Tommy Robinson. Vance expressed concerns that mass immigration lowers wages and harms working people in both the US and UK.Key Facts
- JD Vance spoke at the White House, supporting UK activists who oppose mass immigration.
- A rally in London attracted about 60,000 people, though organizers claimed millions attended.
- Tommy Robinson, a UK far-right activist, led the rally and urged supporters to prepare for a “battle of Britain.”
- Hate speech was reported at the event, and nine people were arrested for suspected hate crimes.
- Vance said mass immigration hurts wages and working-class communities, including minorities in the US.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer supported peaceful protest but criticized the rally for spreading hatred.
- Robinson has a history of criminal convictions and founded the English Defence League, a far-right group.
- The UK government recently shortened the duration of refugee protection from five years to 30 months.
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