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G20 protest march in London draws thousands
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by Amy Judd | March 28, 2009 at 09:10 am
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G20 protests took place in London today as thousands marched for 'jobs, justice and climate' before the G20 summit starts next week. So far the protest is peaceful, but police are on alert and are ready in case things turn violent. Police were drafted in from other cities to help keep a presence at the demonstration.
The rain came down as protesters took to the famous London streets and the police kept a low profile as over a hundred organisations took part. It is estimated that about 35,000 people took part today and congregated in Hyde Park for speeches at the end.
Television presenter Tony Robinson, who compered the Hyde Park gathering, said: "Like 97% of the people here I'm absolutely hacked off with what's happened in my country and internationally."
He said he wanted to see the G20 meeting seriously discuss "proper regulation of capital and a serious investment in a green economy".
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A. Tranat 07:25 on March 29th, 2009
Thanks for this piece on G20 protest in London, Amy. There are other protests in other cities as well although not as peaceful and large.
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sonal_kantariaat 12:35 on March 29th, 2009
The number and myriad of banners and placards dominated the streets of London
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at 13:26 on March 29th, 2009
Gobalization marches on. Thanks to these people for getting out there.
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mayoral65at 14:20 on March 29th, 2009
For a more equal world.
No justice, no peace!