Maps show where Tommy Robinson march and counter-protest are happening in London

Tommy Robinson’s supporters are marching through central London once again in protest against the far-right activist’s imprisonment.

Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, handed himself in at Folkestone Police Station on October 25 after admitting contempt of court.

Police in London are preparing for large-scale protests tomorrow, as demonstrators backing Robinson are met with a counter-protest organised by campaign group Stand Up To Racism.

His supporters, who go under the name ‘Stop the Isolation’ or ‘Unite the Kingdom’ are to meet up in Sandell Street and Cornwall Road near Waterloo Station from midday.

They will then march across Westminster Bridge to Whitehall before a static assembly at Parliament Square.

Stand Up To Racism has also organised their own counter-protest, forming in St James’s Street off Piccadilly Circus from 11.30am.

They will then march to Whitehall and organise another static assembly in Trafalgar Square.

Commander Louise Puddefoot said: ‘We are well prepared for these protests, having been in discussions with both sets of organisers in recent weeks.

‘We have officers deployed in significant numbers to provide reassurance to the wider community, and to give us the capability to intervene swiftly and decisively if incidents of crime or disorder occur.

‘Our assessment for tomorrow’s protest, based on the information available to us, is that an additional level of preparedness is required.

‘What our officers are wearing or the protective kit they are carrying doesn’t change their role at these events.

‘They are there to ensure all involved can exercise their right to protest peacefully, without causing serious disruption to the life of the wider community and without risking the disorder that could take place if groups with opposing views come together.’

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