Thousands have taken to the streets of London to protest against the cost of living crisis which is crippling the nation. Protesters gathered around Portland Place calling for the Government to take action and help those most vulnerable in society.
Thousands have taken to the streets of London to protest against theProtesters gathered around Portland Place calling for the Government to take action and help those most vulnerable in society.Protesters at the rally have criticised the controversial Police and Crime Bill which they fear could limit such demonstrations in future.
Other signs read, ‘Nurses not nukes’, ‘Don’t get angry, get active’ and ‘Free Assange’ could be seen.Throngs of crowds gathered in Parlimanet Square Protesters in the crowd could be heard whistling, cheering and clapping as the protest snaked its way towards Westminster. The TUC organised the protest, after research carried out by the union suggested workers have lost almost £20,000 since 2008 because pay has not kept pace with inflation.He said: ‘We’ve got residents who are coming into our offices, who are choosing between feeding their own kids, not themselves, their own kids, and paying rent and heating.
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