Politics · 15 March 2026
MI5 terror fears prompt Mahmood to ban London's Al Quds march for 1st time since 2012
Concerns about a potential terror attack from Iran's regime mean MI5 and police are working to keep the UK safe. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood granted police a month-long ban on the annual Al Quds Day march, a first such restriction since 2012. Over 1,000 officers are managing the static protests, with 12,000 people expected.
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