Live updates as crowds gather as 'Unite the Kingdom' and counter protests take place

Crowds are gathering to take part in protests in London and across the UK today.

Tommy Robinson has organised the Unite the Kingdom march in London, whilst counter-demonstrations have been organised in London, Newtown in Powys, Dundee and Newcastle.

The Met Police says more than 1,600 officers will be deployed as part of the overall public order policing operation, including 500 brought in from other forces. Around 1,000 officers will be responsible for ensuring that two demonstrations in central London take place safely.

In Wales, a counter-demonstration is taking place in Newtown, Powys, in response to the London rally.

Taking place from 11.45am at Market Hall, High Street, it is organised by Undod/Solidarity Mid-Wales, a newly formed coalition of local activists.

A nine-hour flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, has been imposed above Newtown, as police say they seek to "facilitate lawful and peaceful protests in the town centre". A temporary ‘no-fly zone’ is in place between 9am and 6pm.

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