Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Police Deploy Drones, Facial-Recognition; Starmer Warns, CPS Flags Chants

5/16/2026

25 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Metropolitan Police will operate facial-recognition cameras and deploy drones, armoured vehicles and riot gear on the outskirts of the Unite the Kingdom rally in London.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned that anyone inciting violence at the rally will face the law.
The Crown Prosecution Service issued guidance to treat online chants and placards as possible hate-crime offences.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Metropolitan Police will operate facial-recognition cameras and deploy drones, armoured vehicles and riot gear on the outskirts of the Unite the Kingdom rally in London.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned that anyone inciting violence at the rally will face the law.
The Crown Prosecution Service issued guidance to treat online chants and placards as possible hate-crime offences.