Prepare for Revolution Now, Elon Musk Tells London Rally as Police Come Under Attack

THE OBSERVER: US tech billionaire calls for downfall of Labour government in speech to 110,000 marchers at Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom protest

As police in full riot gear fought to push back violent protesters on the fringes of Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally in London on Saturday, the richest man in the world told the crowd that they must prepare to fight.

Elon Musk’s image was beamed on to huge screens dotted along Whitehall as he spoke to Robinson and the gathered demonstrators, calling for “revolutionary government change”.

“Fight for your futures!” he told the crowd as the former leader of the English Defence League roused them.

Riot police were beaten and pelted with flares and bottles on the outskirts of the rally as an estimated 110,000 people flooded Whitehall and the surrounding streets.

Tech billionaire Musk’s appearance was a surprise. As he spoke to Robinson via video link, he painted a picture of violence-riven Britain, where people in villages were at risk of rape and murder and the government was trying to cover up crimes against children.

After saying that he wanted to see a UK where people “wake up and look forward to the future”, Musk went on: “We must have revolutionary government change for that to occur. And this is not ordinary-course-of-business sort of stuff.

“This really requires everyone to sort of marshal the people, to take charge and reform the government, and make sure the government is for the people, by the people.” » | John Simpson, Home affairs editor; James Tapper, News Reporter | Sunday, September 14, 2025

Nine Arrested after Masked Mob's March against Muslim Extremists Turns Violent
MAIL Online: Nine people have been arrested after hundreds of anti-Islamist protesters clashed with police yesterday.

The streets of Luton descended into violence after demonstrators, many hiding their faces behind balaclavas, brandished England flags and chanted at officers.

A group called March for England was said to have organised the rally as a peaceful protest against Muslim extremists. They were joined by a local group United People of Luton.

The mob, which included teenagers and women, held banners with slogans such as 'No Sharia Law in the UK' and 'Respect our Troops'.

Some protesters wore masks with the horned face of Sayful Islam, a hardline Muslim activist in Luton who took part in an anti-war rally in March, which disrupted a homecoming parade for troops.

But chaos broke out when a crowd of around 500 ran away from police who had been escorting the protest along its route, and ran down side streets towards the town centre.

Officers on horseback and police dogs were deployed, and policemen drew batons to defend themselves.

Groups of young men in balaclavas and England shirts chanted outside the city centre and one balacava-clad protester held a Rottweiler on a chain, while others clashed with police in riot gear.
One Asian man was hit across the face with a banner and left with a bloody nose.

The nine suspects were in custody today for offences of criminal damage, assault and public order offences, Bedfordshire Police said.

Police said during the disturbance three car windscreens were smashed and a window at a take away restaurant in Chapel Street had been broken. >>> Claire Ellicott | Monday, May 25, 2009

TIMES ONLINE: Trouble Flares as Luton Residents Protest Over Muslim Extremists

Nine people were arrested yesterday after trouble flared during a protest march against supposed Muslim extremists.

The march in Luton was said to be a protest against an earlier demonstration during the Royal Anglian Regiment’s homecoming parade when soldiers were heckled on their return from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Yesterday there were about 500 protesters, some carrying banners with slogans such as “No Sharia Law in the UK” and “Respect our Troops”. Several cars were damaged after a small group split off from the march. An Asian-owned business had its windows smashed. In Stuart Street in the town centre, police drew batons. Mounted police and officers in riot gear were used to try to control the mob and stones were thrown. >>> Home staff | Monday, May 25, 2009