In a stunning security breach that has sent shockwaves through Westminster, anti-migrant activists stormed the Houses of Parliament yesterday, culminating in dramatic clashes with police and the arrest of several demonstrators.
The Pink Lady Returns to Westminster
The protest was led by the notorious activist known as the 'Pink Lady', real name Joanna Eldred, who has become a familiar figure at right-wing demonstrations across the capital. Dressed in her signature vibrant pink attire, Eldred was at the forefront of the group that managed to breach security and enter the parliamentary estate.
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as approximately twenty activists entered the Palace of Westminster, shouting anti-immigration slogans and waving banners reading 'Stop the Invasion' and 'Britain is Full'. The demonstration caused significant disruption to parliamentary business, with several committee meetings being temporarily suspended.
Violent Clashes and Multiple Arrests
The situation escalated rapidly when parliamentary security staff and Metropolitan Police officers moved to contain the protesters. Shouting matches turned physical as activists resisted removal from the premises. Police confirmed that six individuals were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and public order offences.
One police officer sustained minor injuries during the confrontation and received treatment at the scene. A parliamentary staff member who asked not to be named described the atmosphere as "frightening" and "completely unprecedented in recent memory."
Growing Tensions Over Immigration Policy
This dramatic protest comes amid heightened political tension surrounding the government's immigration policies. The activists specifically targeted Parliament during debates on the Illegal Migration Act, which has proven deeply controversial across the political spectrum.
The group behind the protest, calling themselves 'Britain First Defenders', released a statement claiming responsibility for the action, stating: "We have taken our message to the heart of our democracy because our politicians have betrayed the British people on immigration."
Security Review Launched
In response to the breach, the Parliamentary Security Department has initiated an immediate review of access procedures. A House of Commons spokesperson confirmed that security protocols are being "urgently reassessed" to prevent similar incidents in future.
Home Secretary James Cleverly condemned the protest, stating: "While peaceful protest is a fundamental right in our democracy, storming Parliament and endangering staff and police officers is completely unacceptable. The full force of the law will be applied to those responsible."
The incident has raised serious questions about the balance between maintaining parliamentary accessibility and ensuring robust security measures at one of Britain's most iconic democratic institutions.
