Predicted, estimated and attendance for the Unite the Kingdom and counter-demonstrations

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.25.047422

I note you seek access to the following information:

On 13 September 2025, Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) and his supporters held a rally in London. Counter-demonstrations were also held on the same date.

As these were organised protests under the supervision of the Metropolitan Police, I would like to request the following information for both the rallies and the counter-demonstrations:

1. Prior to the events, what were the expected/predicted attendance figures used to inform safety and operational planning?
2. Following the events, what were the estimated attendance figures for each of the rallies and counter-demonstrations?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

(SUTR = Stand up to Racism) (UTK = Unite the Kingdom)

Q1 - Prior to the events, what were the expected/predicted attendance figures used to inform safety and operational planning?

Estimated attendance 50,000

Q2 - Following the events, what were the estimated attendance figures for each of the rallies and counter-demonstrations?

Post Event c150,000 for UTK and 5k for SUTR