- Thousands protested in central London against government spending cuts and welfare reforms, organised by The People’s Assembly and attended by former Labour leader and independent MP Jeremy Corbyn.
- Organisers, including The People’s Assembly, criticised the government for implementing spending cuts that disproportionately affect vulnerable members of society.
- Various organisations, such as the National Education Union, Green Party, and RMT union, participated in the march from Portland Place to Whitehall.
- Protesters held signs with slogans like “Tax the rich, stop the cuts – welfare not warfare” and “Nurses not nukes”.
- A People’s Assembly spokesperson stated that adherence to ‘fiscal rules’ traps the UK in a public service funding crisis, advocating for taxing the rich to fund public services and investment.
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Anti-austerity demonstration sees thousands protest Labour spending cuts in London
