Thousands of protestors will march through central London this weekend for a huge demonstration against Government spending cuts and welfare reform.
The People's Assembly Against Austerity said it expected a huge turnout of protestors, who will “send a message” to Sir Keir Starmer.
Saturday’s demonstration will accuse the Prime Minister of making spending cuts that target the poorest in society, including slashing winter fuel payments for vulnerable pensioners, keeping the two-child benefit cap and abandoning WASPI women who fell victim to historic state pension injustice.
Under the banner "No to Austerity 2.0”, the protest will unite various groups, including trade unionists, human rights campaigners and welfare organisations, alongside community groups.
A spokesman said: "The adherence to 'fiscal rules' traps us in a public service funding crisis, increasing poverty, worsening mental health and freezing public sector pay.
"Real tough choices would be for a Labour government to tax the rich and their hidden wealth, to fund public services, fair pay, investment in communities and the NHS.”
🇬🇧 In solidarity with UK unions & communities marching tomorrow in London.
— EPSU (@EPSUnions) June 6, 2025
🛑 Austerity is a political choice. It damages public services, fuels inequality & strengthens the far right.
Across Europe we say: Fund public services. Tax wealth. No to austerity 2.0. ✊ pic.twitter.com/8lGPGWuIRy
Starting at BBC Broadcasting House at 12pm and finishing outside the gates of Downing Street, the protest will see speeches by union leaders, politicians and anti-poverty campaigners calling for more investment in public services.
The spokesman added: "We face a growing threat from the far right, fuelled by racism, division, and failed politics. We need to see people's lives improve, we need to see the vulnerable cared for and an end to child poverty.
"On June 7, we march for education, for our NHS, for welfare, for refugees, against hate, and for a society in which our children can flourish."
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who now sits as an independent MP following his expulsion from the party in 2024, is among those expected to attend.
Urging people to attend the event, the Islington North MP posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “We have a government in office that is now cutting benefits to the most vulnerable people in our society” and “taking away the winter fuel payment for people who desperately need it.”
“I’m going to be there, we’re all going to be there. It’s going to be a march of hope, to bring about real change.”
The People’s Assembly's current National Secretary, former Labour MP Laura Pidcock, will also address the crowd.
The movement was originally formed in 2013 out of a frustration with then-leader Ed Miliband positioning on austerity and on welfare.
It is backed by major trade unions such as Unite, Unison and the RMT, as well as the Trade Union’s Congress.
It has also received support from individuals of political parties, including Labour, Greens and Communist Party of Britain.
The Metropolitan Police aware of the protest and are expected to be out in force to police the march.
