Police outnumber anti-migrant protesters outside Islington hotel

Police officers outnumbered anti-migrant protesters outside a hotel in Islington where a protest was being held in support of refugees on Friday 8 August. Around 80 anti-racism demonstrators from Stand Up to Racism turned up outside the London hotel, where asylum seekers are believed to be housed by the government. “Immigration has brought a great growth and diversity to Britain. And we are richer for the people that have come here,” said Claudia Webbe, a former MP for Leicester East who was in attendance at the demonstration. An increased police presence is expected over the weekend amid concerns that anti-asylum seeker protests and counter-protests could lead to violence and disorder.