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Tens of thousands marched through London and Glasgow on Saturday to protest the Conservative’s government’s ongoing commitment to austerity. We received hundreds of images and stories from the day via GuardianWitness. Tens of thousands marched through London and Glasgow on Saturday to protest against the Conservative’s government’s ongoing commitment to austerity. We received hundreds of images and stories from the day via GuardianWitness.
We have rounded up some of the highlights and themes that emerged from the banners, placards and stories that marchers shared with us.We have rounded up some of the highlights and themes that emerged from the banners, placards and stories that marchers shared with us.
1) Marchers gather in the city of London1) Marchers gather in the city of London
View of the Bank of EnglandView of the Bank of England
Street shotStreet shot
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By MogDevBy MogDev
20 June 2015, 15:2420 June 2015, 15:24
2) Left-wing politicians on the march2) Left-wing politicians on the march
Charlotte Church and the inevitable Russell Brand were the celebrity voice of the protest, which the former giving a notably stirring speech at parliament square. But politicians of a left wing persuasion were also present, with Labour leadership hopeful Jeremy Corbyn and Greens stalwart Caroline Lucas among those spotted by our readers.Charlotte Church and the inevitable Russell Brand were the celebrity voice of the protest, which the former giving a notably stirring speech at parliament square. But politicians of a left wing persuasion were also present, with Labour leadership hopeful Jeremy Corbyn and Greens stalwart Caroline Lucas among those spotted by our readers.
Labour Candidate SpottedLabour Candidate Spotted
Not sure where the rest of them are....Not sure where the rest of them are....
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By GuilliBy Guilli
20 June 2015, 14:2020 June 2015, 14:20
Caroline Lucas meets Green campaignersCaroline Lucas meets Green campaigners
Before marching with the Green Party Bloc for the End Austerity Now march (organised by the People's Assembly Against Austerity), Caroline Lucas met with Green campaigners for a briefing of what was happening on the day and general discussions with party members.Before marching with the Green Party Bloc for the End Austerity Now march (organised by the People's Assembly Against Austerity), Caroline Lucas met with Green campaigners for a briefing of what was happening on the day and general discussions with party members.
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By Ryan BrowneBy Ryan Browne
20 June 2015, 22:1220 June 2015, 22:12
3) The NHS3) The NHS
The fear of further cuts to the NHS was a big focal point on Saturday’s rally, with health workers making their point with wit and style.The fear of further cuts to the NHS was a big focal point on Saturday’s rally, with health workers making their point with wit and style.
NHS Protest.NHS Protest.
NHS workers protest outside the Bank of England. Anti-Austerity March.NHS workers protest outside the Bank of England. Anti-Austerity March.
Photo by Andy MartienzPhoto by Andy Martienz
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By ID428768By ID428768
20 June 2015, 20:3120 June 2015, 20:31
I Love the NHSI Love the NHS
HANDS OFF OUR NHSHANDS OFF OUR NHS
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By Nicol MarquisBy Nicol Marquis
21 June 2015, 11:1621 June 2015, 11:16
4) Crafty ways of getting your message across4) Crafty ways of getting your message across
Alongside the banners and signs provided by The People’s Assembly Against Austerity and the assorted protest and campaign groups, there were a startling number of home made offerings, from cross-stitch to the simply cross.Alongside the banners and signs provided by The People’s Assembly Against Austerity and the assorted protest and campaign groups, there were a startling number of home made offerings, from cross-stitch to the simply cross.
Hand MadeHand Made
Hand made placard and and it's proud creator/protesterHand made placard and and it's proud creator/protester
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By aquam80By aquam80
20 June 2015, 20:1920 June 2015, 20:19
Military spending vs World's povertyMilitary spending vs World's poverty
Military spending vs World's povertyMilitary spending vs World's poverty
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By aquam80By aquam80
20 June 2015, 20:2320 June 2015, 20:23
Save Our BusesSave Our Buses
Buses are being decimated. Since 2010 over £100 million has been cut from Government and local Government funding for buses meaning over 2000 bus routes or services have been cut. Many communities and people have been cut off completelyBuses are being decimated. Since 2010 over £100 million has been cut from Government and local Government funding for buses meaning over 2000 bus routes or services have been cut. Many communities and people have been cut off completely
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By FIVEHATSBy FIVEHATS
20 June 2015, 16:1720 June 2015, 16:17
5) Animals against austerity5) Animals against austerity
The members of the animal kingdom were well represented at Saturday’s march, with plenty of dogs drawing attention to various causes. Even grumpy cat made an appearance, albeit in placard form.The members of the animal kingdom were well represented at Saturday’s march, with plenty of dogs drawing attention to various causes. Even grumpy cat made an appearance, albeit in placard form.
Seen at the Anti Austerity Demonstration in London today.Seen at the Anti Austerity Demonstration in London today.
Seen at the Anti Austerity Demonstration in London today. #EndAusterityNowSeen at the Anti Austerity Demonstration in London today. #EndAusterityNow
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By seantuckBy seantuck
20 June 2015, 17:4620 June 2015, 17:46
NO!NO!
Grumpy Cat says NO! to austerityGrumpy Cat says NO! to austerity
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By aquam80By aquam80
20 June 2015, 20:2120 June 2015, 20:21
6) The silly and the serious6) The silly and the serious
Rules of British protest marches: there will always be at least one protester referencing Father Ted, and there’ll be some exceedingly twee and unlikely demands. But surely we can all get behind scones not drones.Rules of British protest marches: there will always be at least one protester referencing Father Ted, and there’ll be some exceedingly twee and unlikely demands. But surely we can all get behind scones not drones.
Scones - no DronesScones - no Drones
How very British!How very British!
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By aquam80By aquam80
20 June 2015, 20:5020 June 2015, 20:50
Peoples AssemblyPeoples Assembly
Best sign of the day.Best sign of the day.
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20 June 2015, 12:4820 June 2015, 12:48
7) Members of the government turning up to protest (sort of)7) Members of the government turning up to protest (sort of)
David Cameron and George Osborne both took time out from their busy schedules to lend their support to the march. Cameron in particular seemed to be everywhere - and occasionally dressed as a crab. He was spotted clapping his claws to the speeches in parliament square, before making his way (sideways) back to Downing Street.David Cameron and George Osborne both took time out from their busy schedules to lend their support to the march. Cameron in particular seemed to be everywhere - and occasionally dressed as a crab. He was spotted clapping his claws to the speeches in parliament square, before making his way (sideways) back to Downing Street.
Protestor at the Austerity MarchProtestor at the Austerity March
Seen at the Anti Austerity March in London. #EndAusterityNowSeen at the Anti Austerity March in London. #EndAusterityNow
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By seantuckBy seantuck
21 June 2015, 10:1621 June 2015, 10:16
OK. this may not be George....OK. this may not be George....
The anti austerity march today 20/6, LondonThe anti austerity march today 20/6, London
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By pauldavid123By pauldavid123
21 June 2015, 0:1921 June 2015, 0:19
8) Fuck the fucking fuckers8) Fuck the fucking fuckers
This isn’t the first time the colourful fuck the fucking fuckers collective have been spotted on a protest march, but they do seem to be growing in number.This isn’t the first time the colourful fuck the fucking fuckers collective have been spotted on a protest march, but they do seem to be growing in number.
Flip the flipping flippers.Flip the flipping flippers.
Photos from the anti austerity March.Photos from the anti austerity March.
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By highviewbooBy highviewboo
20 June 2015, 17:2920 June 2015, 17:29
Ruben representingRuben representing
Demonstrating the possibilities for using a root word to form a pharase with verb, adjective and noun...Demonstrating the possibilities for using a root word to form a pharase with verb, adjective and noun...
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By ellensjBy ellensj
20 June 2015, 17:5420 June 2015, 17:54
9) Swearing generally9) Swearing generally
It was a very sweary protest.It was a very sweary protest.
A Place to GoA Place to Go
Anti Austerity DemonstrationAnti Austerity Demonstration
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By Margot MBy Margot M
21 June 2015, 9:2221 June 2015, 9:22
Fuck cutsFuck cuts
Fuck cuts!Fuck cuts!
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By Lydia SingsBy Lydia Sings
20 June 2015, 20:5320 June 2015, 20:53
10) The more polite approach10) The more polite approach
Well. These things are relative.Well. These things are relative.
Protesting nicelyProtesting nicely
Making a little detour to see the Queen.Making a little detour to see the Queen.
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By Getafix WisemanBy Getafix Wiseman
20 June 2015, 23:0820 June 2015, 23:08
PosterPoster
Anti austerity demonstrationAnti austerity demonstration
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By RainboroughBy Rainborough
20 June 2015, 17:1220 June 2015, 17:12
11) Dressing up for the cause11) Dressing up for the cause
London protestLondon protest
Proud and humbled to be marching today. We are very powerful when stood side by sideProud and humbled to be marching today. We are very powerful when stood side by side
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By Sana RyanBy Sana Ryan
20 June 2015, 16:2420 June 2015, 16:24
BEE POWERBEE POWER
BEE POWER - no to TTIPBEE POWER - no to TTIP
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By aquam80By aquam80
20 June 2015, 20:4720 June 2015, 20:47
12) Goths against austerity12) Goths against austerity
Various goth factions were spotted along the march - “the blackest block,” as one person on Twitter commented. Goths are particularly common in the north of England, an area particularly hit by the government’s austerity agenda.Various goth factions were spotted along the march - “the blackest block,” as one person on Twitter commented. Goths are particularly common in the north of England, an area particularly hit by the government’s austerity agenda.
Goths Against AusterityGoths Against Austerity
A group of goths march against austerity.A group of goths march against austerity.
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By Jacob OvingtonBy Jacob Ovington
20 June 2015, 16:3920 June 2015, 16:39