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flag UK police banned a UKIP march in Whitechapel over fears of violence, citing safety risks, not political bias.

flag The Metropolitan Police have banned a UKIP 'Walk with Jesus' march in Whitechapel on January 31, citing a "very real likelihood" of serious disorder due to potential clashes with opposing groups in the area’s diverse, predominantly Muslim community. flag Officials say the decision, made under the Public Order Act, is based on risk assessment, not political bias, and the event can still occur elsewhere in London. flag This marks the second UKIP protest blocked in Tower Hamlets in three months, following a similar October ban amid tensions. flag Local leaders praised the move as necessary for public safety and community unity, while UKIP accused police of favoring Islamist interests. flag The protest was promoted as a way to "reclaim Whitechapel," though only about 75 demonstrators attended a related event in Kensington.

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