To think we should avoid London right now?

[StayorgoLDN]

Due to visit London in the next few weeks.

Anxious with Palestinian protests and so forth in the news. I don’t want to be near that with young children, and worried that it may escalate to some sort of attack.

We are not Jews, but presuming as the U.K. is supporting Israel that we’ll all be fair game ie there might be an attack/bomb somewhere prominent to send a message to gov.

Have been in London during terrorist attacks before and I’d rather avoid.

AIBU to consider rescheduling our family trip to next year?

Saturday is usually protest day in the city for any number of causes, there’s usually something going on. That’s the day to avoid central routes around Trafalgar and Hyde Park. But there’s tonnes to do elsewhere. For example, Greenwich is pretty cool and you wouldn’t see a sniff of a protest.

I was in London three weeks ago. The vibe was amazing, so friendly. Walking through China town a busker was singing Adele and a group of spectators were singing along. We walked on by but when she got to the chorus literally the whole street joined in as they walked and then we all were looking at each other laughing. It was actually a much happier London than I’ve seen for a while. There were protesters but they were respectful and peaceful (apart from the Julian Assange crazies who were a bit obnoxious, but still not threatening.)

This is a dodgy thread, has to be!

👋 Hi all, I am over it.

DH and I have booked to go back minus kids during the week and I’m happy enough with that.

Hope you have a great time @StayorgoLDN