Jeremy Corbyn: Former Labour leader to be questioned by police under caution after Palestinian rally

Jeremy Corbyn is to be interviewed by police under caution after a pro-Palestinian rally in central London.

The former Labour leader, 75, and former shadow chancellor John McDonnell, 73, have agreed to attend a police station in London as the Metropolitan Police investigates a co-ordinated effort by organisers to breach conditions imposed on the event on Saturday.

The pair will be interviewed on Sunday afternoon.

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn (centre) at the pro-Palestinian rally on Saturday. | Jeff Moore/Press Association

Ten people were charged with public order offences following arrests at the protest. They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in the coming days.

A further 24 people were bailed and 48 remain in custody following the protest, which was organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.

The Metropolitan Police say three men have agreed to attend a station voluntarily, including a “75-year-old, 73-year-old and 61-year old”.

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Several thousand people took to the streets of Whitehall for a rally after police blocked plans to hold a march from Portland Place.

Police say the protesters attempted to march from the rally in Whitehall, but were stopped after breaking through a police line to gather at Trafalgar Square.

The Met Police posted a photograph on X, saying it showed a group “that forced its way through the police line”.

In a separate post, Mr Corbyn said: “This is not an accurate description of events at all. I was part of a delegation of speakers, who wished to peacefully carry and lay flowers in memory of children in Gaza who had been killed.

“This was facilitated by the police. We did not force our way through.”