20 Sep 2023 | 09:24 AM UTC
UK: Pro-EU groups to stage demonstration in central London, Sept. 23
Pro-EU groups plan demonstration in central London, UK, 12:00-15:00 Sept. 23. Heightened security, travel disruptions likely.
Event
The National Rejoin March and other pro-EU groups will lead a demonstration in central London, Sept. 23. Attendees will gather from 12:00 in Hyde Park, and then march from 13:00. The route will follow Piccadilly, St James Street, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square, and Whitehall, and will finish at around 15:00 for speeches in Parliament Square. Based on previous pro-EU rallies, tens of thousands are likely to take part.
Security forces will likely deploy to monitor and facilitate the demonstration. Roads along the march route will be temporarily closed to traffic, causing localized disruptions. Bus routes are likely to be suspended or diverted. The London Underground will likely experience overcrowding as attendees gather for and then later depart from the rally. The protest is likely to pass off peacefully.
Advice
Plan for localized ground travel and public transport delays in central London, Sept. 23. Follow local travel and security advice.
