Tommy Robinson leads 'Brexit Betrayal' rally in London

Thousands of people were expected to join in a "Brexit Betrayal" march led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and Ukip in London on December 9, ahead of the vote on the proposed Brexit deal.

Ukip said their march would be "the largest pro-Brexit event of the year".

A counter protest was scheduled for the same time by anti-fascist groups and Labour-backed campaigners.

Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell urged people to join the march against Mr Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.

Mr McDonnell said: "This march isn't about Brexit, it's about far-right extremists dressing up in suits and pretending to be respectable."

Unite Against Fascism and grassroots group Momentum are also marching against Mr Robinson.

The Metropolitan Police has appealed for both sides to protest peacefully, after some Robinson supporters praised rioting by the "gilets jaunes" in France.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor of the Met said: "The right to protest is a fundamental right in our democratic society, but this right must be balanced against the right of people to go about their day without fear of violence, disorder or disruption."

The above footage was filmed by Paul Miller outside the The Dorchester Hotel in London as the march got underway.