Armed Forces on standby as tens of thousands march for Palestine in London

BRITAIN’S Armed Forces have been put on standby for a “dangerous” year ahead amid growing fears of spiralling conflict in the Middle East. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps issued the stark warning last night as he thanked military personnel involved in the recent attacks on Yemen’s Houthi bases. It came as 200,000 pro-Palestine demonstrators marched through London yesterday. Some were chanting for the destruction of Israel and hailing the Houthi’s recent attacks on Western ships. More than 1,700 police officers patrolled the march, which went through central London to Westminster and there were several arrests. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine,The Sun is the biggest newsbrand in the UK