The march and an expected pro-Palestinian demonstration led to intensive police planning, involving 4,000 officers, armored vehicles, helicopters, drones, and the use of facial recognition technology in the capital for the first time.
Nationally, 47 percent of adults view Robinson negatively, compared to 17 percent who have a positive opinion. The poll highlights Reform supporters’ sympathy towards extreme right-wing activism.
With Reform consistently leading in opinion polls and winning elections nationwide, its voters’ opinions could influence local governance and potentially impact Westminster.
“Robinson remains a fringe figure in British politics. However, his supporters are now backing a party with a genuine chance at power,” said Seb Wride, head of polling at Public First.
“Half of Robinson’s supporters would vote Reform, constituting about a third of its base,” Wride added. “If Reform gains political power as recent elections indicate, a significant portion of its coalition will be on the edge of acceptable politics, influencing the party’s strategies to maintain cohesion.”
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