Anti-Lockdown, Anti-Vaccine Protest Outside Parliament in London as Infections Surge in UK

Protesters against coronavirus restrictions and vaccinations rallied in London amid reports that tier 3 coronavirus restrictions will be imposed in the capital.

The protest in Parliament Square was staged by the creators of the StandUp X channel using Telegram, an encrypted messaging service. According to reports, over 16,500 protesters rallied at Parliament Square.

According to the StandUp X group, compulsory vaccination will transform humanity into "a massive scientific experiment that generates billions in profits for pharmaceutical companies and their partners, including Bill Gates".

Currently, the UK government is implementing a three-tier system, imposing various restrictions, which at Tier 3 include closing all catering establishments and indoor entertainment venues.

The UK began its mass vaccination programme, using a vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech, on 8 December.

1 / 8

A person with a lamb mask participates in an anti-vaccination demonstration at the Parliament Square in London, Britain, 14 December 2020.

2 / 8

A woman talks with police officers during an anti-vaccination demonstration at the Parliament Square in London, Britain, 14 December 2020.

3 / 8

A demonstrator is detained by police officers during an anti-vaccination demonstration at the Parliament Square in London, Britain, 14 December 2020.

4 / 8

A demonstrator is detained by police officers during an anti-vaccination demonstration at the Parliament Square in London, Britain, 14 December 2020.

5 / 8

People participate in an anti-vaccination demonstration at the Parliament Square in London, Britain, 14 December 2020.

6 / 8

A man struggles with police officers during an anti-vaccination demonstration at the Parliament Square in London, Britain, 14 December 2020.

7 / 8

A person wearing a mask participates in an anti-vaccination demonstration at the Parliament Square in London, Britain, 14 December 2020.

8 / 8

A police officer tries to detain an anti-vaccination activist as another protester tries to release her during an anti-vaccination demonstration at the Parliament Square in London, Britain 14 December 2020.