Rainbow Migration joins tens of thousands in London march against far right

Rainbow Migration, which provides practical and emotional support for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum, joined thousands of demonstrators in Central London on Saturday (28 March) as part of the Together Alliance’s mass mobilisation against the far right - an event widely described as one of the largest anti‑far‑right demonstrations in the UK’s recent history. According to organisers, as many as half a million people may have attended.

The march, organised by a coalition of civil society groups, trade unions and community organisations, set off from Park Lane shortly after 1pm before heading towards Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. Protesters carried placards rejecting racism, division and inflammatory anti‑migrant rhetoric, with many emphasising unity in the face of rising far‑right sentiment nationwide. 

In a statement, Rainbow Migration said: “On Saturday we joined thousands of people and organisations marching through Central London as part of the Together Alliance march against the far-right. It was moving to see so many people, from all parts of the country, come together to reject hate, division, fear, transphobia, racism and anti-migrant sentiment, and to stand instead for hope, unity and solidarity.

"We showed that hope is stronger than fear, and that most people in the UK are welcoming and compassionate.

"Now it’s time for this government to listen and change direction. Instead of pursuing more ways to make life harder for people seeking asylum, it should focus on building a fairer, kinder country for everyone.”

High‑profile supporters were also present, contributing to a programme of speeches and performances at Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. Speakers such as Green Party leader Zack Polanski highlighted the need to “make hope normal again” during a period of heightened political tension and polarisation.