Thousands are set to march across central London today in a high-profile protest against Donald Trump’s state visitwith organisers and police bracing for significant crowds and widespread road closures along the procession route.
The rally, branded “Trump Not Welcome,” is being led by the Stop Trump Coalition and pulls together a wide alliance of campaign groups united by opposition to Trump’s policies on climate, migration, and global human rights.
‘Trump Not Welcome’ protest route and schedule
Demonstrators are assembling at Portland Place, near the BBC, from 2pm todaywith speeches scheduled at the starting point before the march sets off at 3pm.
The route follows some of London’s most iconic thoroughfares: it heads down Regent Streetthrough Piccadilly Circus and Haymarketalong Cockspur Street, Whitehall (passing Downing Street)and concludes at Parliament Square beside Westminster.
The rally at Parliament Square is expected to start at 5pm and finish by 7pmwith options for those unable to walk the full distance to join later at Whitehall or proceed directly to Parliament Square for the main event.
Significant road closures are in place throughout central Londonwith over 1,600 police officers deployed to manage the scale of the protest and ensure both participant safety and the city’s operation.
Donald Trump’s visit to the UK 2025
The protest coincides with Trump’s meetings with King Charles III at Windsor and other official events, ensuring global attention.
Previous Stop Trump Coalition protests in London have seen as many as 250,000 attendees, with today’s demonstration expected to bring similar numbers.
Multiple related events including climate actions and anti-drilling protests have already marked Trump’s visit, with viral projections and chants echoing through the city’s streets and over social media.
Donald Trump’s 2025 visit to the UK is unfolding under the tightest security seen since the King’s coronationwith armed officers patrolling Windsor where most of the key events are scheduled to take place.
Police forces have stated that every eventuality is under review, given the sheer scale of the operation and the likelihood of major protests in both London and Windsor.
Such scenes recall the President’s 2019 state visit, when he and the First Lady were also hosted by the British monarch under similarly rigorous security measures.
Anyone wishing to attend can join at Portland Place from 2pm, on the short accessible segment from Whitehall at 4:30pm, or head directly to Parliament Square for the evening rally. Westminster tube station is the closest point for those arriving for the final rally.
Organisers stress the peaceful nature of the event, but Londoners should plan for disruption along the route, particularly in the afternoon and early evening, with police urging participants and bystanders to follow guidance for everyone’s safety.
