London’s streets are set to come alive with a rare show of unity and defiance as more than 100,000 people are expected to march today, March 28, 2026, in what organizers and supporters are calling one of the largest demonstrations in recent British history. The Together Alliance march, backed by over 300 organizations and a diverse coalition of activists, teachers, care workers, musicians, trade unionists, faith leaders, and ordinary families, will wind its way from Park Lane to Whitehall, standing together against the rise of far-right hate and the denial of the climate crisis.
According to Extinction Rebellion, the march will assemble at noon in front of the Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane, with participants arriving by more than 100 coaches from across the UK. The event has drawn support from prominent figures including Sir Lenny Henry, Paloma Faith, Mark Rylance, and Fontaines DC, signaling the breadth of its appeal. The climate justice bloc—featuring Extinction Rebellion, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, Campaign against Climate Change, and the UK Youth Climate Coalition—will join forces with other groups to send a clear message: division and climate denial are two sides of the same coin, both serving the interests of a powerful few.
Asad Rehman, chief executive of Friends of the Earth and a founding member of the Together Alliance, reflected on the significance of the day in The Big Issue: “More than 100,000 people are expected to take part in a historic celebration of love, unity and hope in London today. Ordinary people, families, young and old, nurses, midwives, teachers, musicians, activists and politicians – you name it – will be turning out in force as part of a diverse coalition of people coming together to stand against hate and division.”
The march isn’t just about numbers—it’s about making visible the connections between social justice, racial equality, and climate action. “The far right’s racism and denial of the climate crisis don’t come from different places—they come from the same networks, the same interests, the same handful of people who benefit when the rest of us are divided and distracted,” Extinction Rebellion wrote in a statement published on March 27, 2026. “A small number of extraordinarily wealthy people are simultaneously dismantling climate protections, undermining democratic institutions, stoking division and buying the infrastructure the rest of us depend on.”
The Together Alliance march has been carefully coordinated with London’s Metropolitan Police, who have outlined a robust policing plan for the weekend. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jon Savell, overseeing the operation, told the press, “This is going to be a busy weekend for our officers but we have detailed plans in place to ensure all groups protesting this weekend can do so lawfully and without causing serious disruption to other Londoners, businesses or visitors.”
The route for the Together Alliance march is set: from Park Lane, participants will proceed through Hyde Park Corner, along Piccadilly, Regent Street St James’s, Pall Mall, Cockspur Street, and finally into Whitehall, where a rally will take place. The rally must conclude by 5:00 pm, as per conditions imposed under the Public Order Act. Simultaneously, a separate Palestine Coalition march will join the route at Piccadilly, and additional protests related to the Iranian regime are expected throughout Westminster over the weekend.
Police have implemented Section 35 Dispersal Orders from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm on March 28, granting officers the authority to order people to leave designated areas if their presence is likely to cause alarm, harassment, or contribute to crime and disorder. These measures are partly in response to heightened concerns in the Jewish community, especially after a recent arson attack in Golders Green. Savell emphasized, “We know that in the past, concerns about being caught up among protesters have led some Jewish Londoners to avoid going to synagogues on days when protests have been taking place in central London. This is hugely regrettable and we have taken steps this weekend that we hope will provide reassurance to anyone with similar concerns.”
Organizers are keen to stress that today’s march is not a partisan event. “Extinction Rebellion has always been non-partisan. This isn’t left versus right. It’s about who writes the rules, who owns the systems, and whether ordinary people get any say in the future being built around them, including the climate future,” Extinction Rebellion stated. The demonstration aims to reclaim public space and conversation from those who profit from division, whether through racism, climate denial, or the concentration of power in technology, fossil fuels, finance, warfare, and media.
Music and celebration are set to play a central role in the day’s events, with world-class DJs such as Jessie Ware, ShyGirl, and Ben UFO scheduled to perform in Trafalgar Square. The festive atmosphere is intended to underscore the march’s message of hope, unity, and resistance. Asad Rehman explained, “The majority of people who want a safer, greener, fairer future, who are proud of the diverse places they live, are showing strength and unity against the few who seek to divide us. The fight for racial justice, for climate justice and for economic justice are one and the same. And we stand strong when we stand together.”
For many, the march is deeply personal. Rehman recounted his own experiences growing up in Lancashire in the 1970s, facing racism and learning the power of collective action. “I quickly came to learn what it means when communities live in fear due to racism. School was a place of terror. At lunchtime, Black and Brown students would barricade ourselves in classrooms just to stay safe. Our teachers did nothing. We had to take matters into our own hands and collectively boycott our school. I’m still proud of us, the bravery of frightened schoolchildren—but we should never have had to do it alone.”
The intersection of climate and social justice is a recurring theme. According to Friends of the Earth, those least responsible for climate change—often low-income communities and people of color—are suffering the greatest impacts, from cyclones and floods to heatwaves and air pollution. In the UK, these groups also face higher energy bills and less access to green spaces. “Racism is a weapon of mass distraction. Distraction from the flooding, the extreme weather and record-breaking profits of big polluters. Distraction from how it’s ordinary people being forced to pay the price for the climate and nature emergencies, escalating global conflict and the skyrocketing cost of living,” Rehman wrote.
Today’s demonstration is not just a protest but a call for a new kind of politics—one that puts justice, equality, and the climate at the center. Organizers hope that by standing together—teachers, care workers, migrants, musicians, activists, and citizens—they can chart a course toward a fairer, greener future for all. As Extinction Rebellion put it, “Standing alongside teachers, care workers, migrants, musicians and climate organisers tomorrow isn’t a distraction from that work. It’s an expression of it. Our targets are the same.”
As the crowds gather and the music begins, London will bear witness to a movement that insists on hope over fear, unity over division, and justice over indifference. The day’s events promise not only to make headlines but to leave a lasting imprint on the city’s—and the country’s—collective consciousness.