Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters are marching towards Whitehall from Russell Square in central London.

Protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted “free, free Palestine”, “occupation no more, Israel is a terrorist state” and “stop bombing Iran”.

Many chanted “shame on you” as they walked past dozens of counter-protesters, organised by pro-Israeli group Stop The Hate, near Waterloo Bridge.

A pro-Palestine protester said it is “absolutely horrendous” that the Government is preparing to ban Palestine Action.