NEWS & BLOG

The Together Alliance is a coalition of hundreds of groups and organisations who came together to march against the far-right. Starting around Park Lane, heading towards Trafalgar Square and ending in Whitehall, West London Welcome staff, volunteers and community members joined the protest with the Choose Love bloc alongside half a million people, making up the largest anti-racist march in British history. 

“Different people, different lives—yet standing together with the same intention. What moved me most was the awareness; even children seemed to truly understand why they were there.

Despite struggles, despite limitations, people showed up. And watching them, I felt a quiet ache mixed with an unexpected sense of peace. For a moment, everything felt united—and that feeling stayed with me.

In a world that constantly tries to divide us with meaningless lines, seeing people come together like this felt like a quiet act of resistance. A reminder that beyond all the noise, there is still something deeply human in choosing each other…”

– Betul, West London Welcome Trustee and Advisory Board member.

“Last Saturday was my first time taking part in a march, and it was truly a special and memorable experience for me. I was impressed by how well everything was organised and by the peaceful way people expressed their views. The colourful banners and meaningful slogans created a powerful and positive atmosphere.

What touched me the most was seeing children taking part– their spontaneity and innocence added something very genuine to the day. Although I haven’t been able to walk long distances since my operation, the positive energy and strong sense of community made me forget any discomfort. It was inspiring to be part of such a uniting and uplifting experience.”

– Ilham, Sudanese refugee community member at West London Welcome

This was not a single-issue march. From groups fighting for climate justice, gender equality, anti-racism, trade unions, social justice, disability rights to politicians, NGOs, and public figures from all walks of life, all united as one.

Banners calling for workers’ rights stood next to placards supporting refugees and people seeking asylum, while calls for environmental change echoed alongside chants for social justice. Rather than a traditional protest, the 28th of March felt more like a convergence of movements– each aligned around a broader sense of urgency.

As a response to far-right politics, the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally in September (when 100,000 people marched through central London), Reform UK, and anti-immigration policies, our message remained one of love, tolerance and peace. With speeches, music and rallies throughout the day, it was a powerful reminder that hope is stronger than fear. 

“We are the warmth of the sun,
We are the light of the moon,
We are the rhythm or the strings,
We are the gentle touch of the the nurse,
We are the kindness of the grandmother,
We are the wisdom of the grandfather,
We are the grin of the children,
We are the ecstasy of the winner,
We are the people without borders.”

– A poem written by West London Welcome Advisory Board member, Mo.

However, our work is not done. Pushing for meaningful change means getting involved in your local community; volunteer, donate, protest, register to vote (click here) and start organising (click here). 

Ilham is an Advisory Board member at West London Welcome.

Mo is an Advisory Board member at West London Welcome

Betul is a Trustee and Advisory Board member at West London Welcome.

Nita is a Communications and Administrative Officer at West London Welcome.