London Protests Gather Strength After Massive Budget Cuts Announced

[onehandle]

Source: AP

LONDON — A quarter-million mostly peaceful demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday against the toughest cuts to public spending since World War II, with some small breakaway groups smashing windows at banks and shops and spray painting logos on the walls.

Another group of black-clad protesters hurled paint bombs and ammonia-filled light bulbs at police.

Organizers of the March for the Alternative said people from across the country were peacefully joining in the demonstration, the biggest protest in London since a series of rallies against the Iraq war in 2003.

Commander Bob Broadhurst of the Metropolitan Police confirmed that more than 250,000 people had marched peacefully, but said around 500 had caused trouble in London's main shopping streets.

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Good. Keep those fucking Tories at bay.

Cameron is just another Thatcher in disguise.

[maddezmom]

1. My daughter and in-laws were in the midst of it today

They went to see Mamma Mia and inadvertently had to pass through since they only knew one way to the train station. She's 10, so thought it was a big party. Had to explain it to her. :eyes:

[MJJP21]

2. SOONER

Sooner or later it will be here. Unfortunately peaceful demonstrations are a waste of time as the teatards just shut the windows and ignore the complaints. Everyone knows whats next.