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Right-wing protesters and counter-demonstrators face off in Manchester

Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Oct 31, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 31.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters opposed the current government, while counter-demonstrators mobilised against them.
What they want
Demonstrators called for a general election and the removal of the government.
What changed
Oct 31: Police reported that two people were arrested and later released without charge after the demonstrations ended peacefully.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Call a general election
  • Remove the current Labour government from power

Organised by: Strength and Honour party, Stand Up to Racism, National Housing Party UK

What authorities say

Greater Manchester Police deployed significant resources, separated the groups with metal fences, and used increased stop-and-search powers. Police stated that the demonstrations passed peacefully with no significant disorder and that two arrested individuals were later released without charge.123

The numbers

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Crowd
400
police estimating around 400123
Arrests / detentions
2
two people were arrested and later released without charge123

The full story

On Saturday afternoon, right-wing demonstrators and counter-protesters gathered outside the northern headquarters of Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Albert Square, Manchester. The right-wing protest was organised by Zachary Appleton of the Strength and Honour party, with participants calling for a general election and criticising current leadership. A larger group of counter-demonstrators, organised by Stand Up to Racism, also gathered at the location. Greater Manchester Police deployed significant resources, erected metal fences to keep the two groups apart, and authorised increased stop-and-search powers. Police estimated around 400 people attended both events combined. According to the police, the demonstrations passed off largely without incident, resulting in only two arrests, with both individuals later released without charge.

Timeline

  1. Police confirmed that the day of demonstrations concluded with no significant disorder and general adherence to safety measures.3

  2. Greater Manchester Police reported an estimated total attendance of 400 people and confirmed that two individuals were arrested and released without charge.123

  3. Right-wing protesters and counter-demonstrators gathered outside No 10 North in Manchester city centre, separated by police using metal fences.12

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