A postcard selection of photos from yesterday's 35,000 strong march and rally, including musicians, a large police presence, and colourful banners and placards, including one (bottom left) that morphed Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron with equally unpopular former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Two quotes given to The Guardian newspaper (formerly the Manchester Guardian): Tony Lloyd, the Labour MP for Manchester Central, was at the front of the march. He said: "People here are angry, but many are frightened. The government is slashing billions and billions from our public services."
Darren Nicholl, 41, a teacher from Manchester, attended the march along with his two-year-old son. He told the Press Association: "I'm here protesting against the proposed closure of sure start in Burnage. I have just recovered from cancer and there is no way the family would have got back on track without our sure start centre. The march is great. Ordinary people need a greater voice."
Postscript:It was reported in September that the UK unemployment rose by 80,000 in the three months to July 2011 to 2.51 million. (7.8% of the workforce). We are heading towards the 3 million+ unemployment of the Thatcher years (1983-90).
It's interesting to read from fellow City Daily Photo bloggers in Athens (ρομπερτ) and Washington D.C (Luis) of ongoing demonstrations in Greece and USA too.
This is a difficult moment in the world economy.
ReplyDeleteYour post is a great reportage, thanks for sharing!
Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg
Great pictures Chrissy!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures Chrissy, complicated subject!!
ReplyDeleteThe people must have their say. My heart breaks for the people of Greece right now.
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ReplyDeletewith recent difficulties, government plans to cut pensions at least a fifth, news report about many a thousand households that stated 'bancrupt' and hence unable to pay for their bills, banking sector calculates therefor a loss of about 1,5 bn (!) Euro throughout the next twelve months, which makes one wonder indeed.
General strike on Wednesday this week and two weeks later as well. Public transport on hold for at least four, five hours nearly on a daily base.
Feels indeed as if life as a whole is about to be changed throughout the world.
Peace out to you and a good Tuesday too.