Graham Nicholls, Director of Affinity, was less condemnatory than other Church leaders about the recent Unite the Kingdom rally that was organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and attended by at least 100,000 people, possibly even up to a million. Christian leaders have shown themselves to be divided on the issue of Robinson - who apparently recently converted to Christianity - and the movement he has inspired. Nichols cautiously welcomed the use of Christian symbols as indicating, at the very least, a "recognition amongst many marchers that Christian values have a positive effect on communities and nations". “To be clear, we do not equate carrying a cross or using Christian symbols with being a Christian. "Did you write an open letter concerned about the use of Christian symbols at Pride parades or anti-Israel marches?