We, the undersigned, call upon the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, to refuse permission for either the 'Unite the Kingdom' march or the 'Nakba March for Palestine' to take place in central London on 16th May 2026. 

The current national climate is already highly sensitive and increasingly volatile, as has been demonstrated by the sharp rise in antisemetic hate crimes and disrupted terror plots across England. It would therefore be grossly irresponsible and reckless to allow public marches by large factions whose presence is already highly intimidating and threatening to many sectors of society, and whose controversial values inevitably encourage heightened tensions, cultural divisiveness and widespread animosity. 

Many members of the public are rightly concerned that targeted hate, violence and discrimination are becoming increasingly normalised in our society. We should therefore be working together to strengthen mutual respect, tolerance and kindness within our communities, not permitting events that will foreseeably lead us all down an even darker and more dangerous path. 

While the right to free speech and peaceful protest is fundamental, it must be balanced with the crucial responsibility to protect public safety and social cohesion. We therefore urge the Home Secretary to  prevent these marches from taking place, and to prioritise the safety, wellbeing and unity of all citizens. Britain must remain a place where people of all backgrounds can feel secure, respected, and live their lives free from fear.