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G20 protest march in London draws thousands

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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Roy C

at 09:49 on March 28th, 2009

Anybody in power? No. They think that if there is a problem, as with our border here in the UW with Mexico, more of the same will ultimately cure us of our problem.

So, let break-neck unneeded internationalization of the word economy continue unabated!

Pythiian1

at 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.

sonal_kantaria

at 12:35 on March 29th, 2009

The number and myriad of banners and placards dominated the streets of London

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Barbara McPherson

at 13:26 on March 29th, 2009

Gobalization marches on. Thanks to these people for getting out there.

jazzyzazzy

at 16:46 on March 28th, 2009

Yes quite rightly put Esta. The problem with power is it has to be used positivly or not at all.The power of the goverments are a good example NOT, Wisdom comes with age not text books. Its the same old same old school tie crap.Keep them dammed underlings called the masses down. Say old chum hand me one of those big Cuban cigars it will go down well with my Brandy oh and by the way dear chum. Why ? are those dammed people marching around town today.