LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said people have a right to peaceful protest after more than 100,000 demonstrators joined an anti-immigration march through London on Saturday, but he condemned assaults on police and said Britain was built on tolerance and diversity.

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson organised a march attended by around 110,000 people on Saturday. Police said 26 officers were injured, while it made an initial 25 arrests with more expected to follow.

“People have a right to peaceful protest. It is core to our country’s values,” Starmer said on X on Sunday.

“But we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin.”

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    6 hours ago

    Oh yeah a ‘peaceful protest’ where dozens of police are injured including broken bones and missing teeth.

    But somone sprsying paint on a plane is terrorism.