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Published 18:04 24 Apr 2021 BST
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Thousands descend on central London for the "Unite For Freedom" anti-lockdown rally. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)[/caption]
Those in attendance carried signs which read "No To Vaccine Passports" and "COVID PASSPORTS ARE MEDICAL TYRANNY".
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Protesters carry umbrellas saying "No to Vaxx Passport" during a "Unite For Freedom" anti-lockdown demonstration held to protest against the use of vaccine passports in the United Kingdom, on April 24, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)[/caption]
The event was attended by notable anti-lockdown figures such as London mayoral candidate Laurence Fox, a man trailing behind Count Binface in polls, and Piers Corbyn - brother of ex-Labour leader Jeremy.
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Piers Corbyn holds a "Unite For Freedom" banner during this afternoon's march in London. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)[/caption]
On Twitter, the Met Police said" "We have a policing operation in central London today as a result of a number of demonstrations.
"Anyone coming into London for a protest must make sure their gathering is lawful, with a risk assessment carried out by the organiser. See below our open letter on public gatherings."
https://twitter.com/metpoliceevents/status/1385919386410799105?s=21
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Laurence Fox shakes hands with a protester as he attends the "Unite For Freedom" anti-lockdown demonstration in London. Fox has long opposed the government's coronavirus measures since the pandemic first emerged. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)Coronavirus

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