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Adding another layer of controversy, it was disclosed that the group organizing pro-immigration protests was funded by trade unions and led by Diane Abbott, a prominent Labour politician and former Home Secretary. This revelation raised eyebrows, prompting discussions about the extent of political involvement and funding in grassroots protests on such sensitive national issues.
The involvement of high-profile figures and organizations galvanized public debate: some saw it as a legitimate exercise of democratic rights, while others viewed it as a manipulation of public sentiment with political motives.