Thousands Protest UK Government Spending Cuts in London

Thousands of protesters gathered in central London to oppose government spending cuts and welfare reforms in a demonstration organized by The People’s Assembly. The event, featuring speeches from MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott, included participants from various trade unions and political groups, emphasizing the disproportionate impact of austerity measures on vulnerable populations. Protesters carried placards with slogans like “Tax the rich, stop the cuts – welfare not warfare” and “Nurses not nukes,” criticizing cuts to welfare benefits, public services, and foreign aid while highlighting increased defense spending. The People’s Assembly condemned adherence to strict fiscal rules that exacerbate poverty, mental health issues, and public sector pay freezes, advocating instead for taxing the wealthy to fund social services. The demonstration also aimed to counter rising far-right threats fueled by division and failed politics. This rally, known as “No to Austerity 2.0,” sought to send a clear message to government leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, ahead of the Chancellor’s upcoming Spending Review.