The peasants are revolting

Soon after the General election in 2015 returned a Conservative majority a number of marches were held to oppose the mantra of austerity. 

The following pictures were taken at the commencement of the largest march - the one held in London on June 20th starting at the Bank of England in the City and finishing at Parliament Square. Tens of thousands of people attended and these pictures are an attempt to capture the atmosphere of that gathering. In particular they highlight the diversity of the participants.  A mix of people, of all backgrounds and sensibilities. 

The march itself was organised by the People’s Assembly; an organisation opposed to austerity, cuts and privatisation. Their website has this to say: “We can no longer tolerate politicians looking out for themselves and for the rich and powerful. Our political representatives must start governing in the interests of the majority”