There was a strong presence of uniformed officers for Saturday’s National March for Palestine where the Metropolitan Police had imposed strict conditions under the Public Order Act to prevent serious disruption to residents.

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn stood at the front of the Palestine Coalition-organised march as it made its way from Russell Square to Westminster.

He said his message to Mr Burnham: “Your country is involved in supporting the acts of genocide. Stop it, change it and shut the arms supply to Israel.”