TUC condemns post-rally violence in central London

Gerald · 03-27-11, 07:47 AM

Violence which followed a day of anti-spending cuts protests in London has been condemned by union leaders.

Hours after a peaceful march to Hyde Park, there were clashes between police and protesters in Trafalgar Square.

The TUC said the activities of a few hundred people should not detract from the main message of the official protest, which it said was attended by "between 250,000 and 500,000 people".

Police said a total of 201 arrests had been made during the day.

Business Secretary Vince Cable has said the government will not change its economic strategy as a result of the protest.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12873191

Note: 27 March 2011 Last updated at 12:33 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	TUC condemns post-rally violence in central London Violence which followed a day of anti-spending cuts protests in London has been condemned by union leaders. Hours after a peaceful march to Hyde Park, there were clashes between police and protesters in Trafalgar Square. The TUC said the activities of a few hundred people should not detract from the main message of the official protest, which it said was attended by "between 250,000 and 500,000 people". Police said a total of 201 arrests had been made during the day. Business Secretary Vince Cable has said the government will not change its economic strategy as a result of the protest. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12873191 Note: 27 March 2011 Last updated at 12:33 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie