UK Tensions Rise

Protesters marched through central London in one of Britain's largest demonstrations in decades.

The UK experienced a charged summer that included ongoing protests outside hotels housing migrants. Immigration has become one of the most dominant political issues in Britain as the country faces record asylum claims. Protests have occurred amid growing tensions in the UK over free speech issues. Recent controversial arrests have drawn international attention, including of comedy writer Graham Linehan, who was arrested by police at Heathrow Airport over social media posts about trans people.

Outlets reported an estimated 110,000 protesters attended the "Unite the Kingdom" march on Saturday, organized by right-wing activist Tommy Robinson, as demonstrators rallied against what they viewed as uncontrolled immigration and restrictions on free speech.