'CONVICTED THUGS!' | Starmer's message to those organising Unite The Kingdom march in London

Tomorrow's march in London is a reminder of what we're up against in the battle of our values.The organisers, including convicted thugs and racists, are peddling hatred and division, plain and simple.Their goal is to convince people that Britain's problems are caused by those living alongside them.But that is not the Britain that I know.This is a country built on decency, fairness and respect.A country that is at its best when people from different backgrounds come together in common purpose.

This is our country, with a majority who share those values.A majority who may not always be as loud, but must always define who we are.

So my government will not stand in the way of peaceful protest, but we will act decisively against hatred.We will use the full force of the law when that hatred manifests as violence.And we will ban those coming into the UK who seek to stir it up, as we have done already.Because this country belongs to all of us.And I will not tolerate anyone who seeks to stand in the way of that.