UK’s biggest cinema screen forced to close as Tommy Robinson supporters march through London

The cinema in Waterloo has shut down for the day (Picture: Reuters)

The UK’s biggest cinema screen in the BFI IMAX in London’s Waterloo, has been forced to close its doors as Tommy Robinson’s protest floods the streets.

In a statement uploaded to social media, the official BFI account wrote: ‘We’re very sorry to say that due to exceptionally high crowds around Waterloo, BFI IMAX will close for the rest of the day.

‘Screenings of Demon Slayer and Alien cannot go ahead. Tickets will be refunded automatically and bookers will be emailed. Please don’t travel to the venue.’

Estimates of tens of thousands of people have joined the far-right leader for what has been dubbed the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march to Whitehall as tensions brew in the UK’s capital.

Robinson has been joined by several high-profile figures to lead the protestors, including Katie Hopkins and Ant Middleton.

Stand Up To Racism counter-protestors are also present with reports that both groups have had a stand-off on the way to Whitehall as they continue their separate demonstrations.

The BFI IMAX is the UK’s largest cinema (Picture: Getty)

Robinson addressed the crowd in central London, declaring: ‘Look around you. Feel your strength. You are part of a tidal wave of patriotism that is sweeping across this country.

‘This is the biggest demonstration in British history.’

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