English far-right activist Tommy Robinson referred to the assassination of Charlie Kirk to mobilize support for the "Unite the Kingdom" rally in London, which prompted a counter-protest by anti-racism campaigners .
Ahead of the protest on Saturday, Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, posted on X "millions & millions are rising, we will honour@charliekirk11."
The name and image of the U.S. conservative activist formed part of the rally in the center of London in which one man carried a large wooden cross with 'RIP Charlie Kirk' written on it, the BBC reported.
Why It Matters
The killing of Kirk at a college campus in Utah has fueled a fierce debate in the U.S. about freedom of expression, which dovetails with the stated theme of Saturday's protest of promoting free spee