Hundreds of protesters gathered at Portland Place in central London to demand action from the Government to combat the cost of living crisis. The crowds marched to Parliament Square for a rally with speakers including Frances O’Grady, general secretary of the TUC, which is organising the event.
The TUC says its research suggests that workers have lost almost £20,000 since 2008 because pay has not kept pace with inflation. Banners reading “cut war not welfare” and “end fuel poverty, insulate homes now” are being carried by some demonstrators.
People in the crowd whistled, cheered and clapped as a blue flare was set off to mark the beginning of the march. Loud music, including the songs 9 To 5, I Need A Dollar and Money, Money, Money were played through large speakers, with those gathered singing and dancing along.
