[Peace-discuss] Protests Greet 37% Tory Government At Downing Street

Mon May 11 10:15:39 EDT 2015

Protests Greet 37% Tory Government At Downing Street

Description: Austerity protest Central London after Tory election 2015

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Protesters and police face off at Downing Street gates as hundreds rally
against new Tory government

Anti-austerity campaigners and supporters took part in swiftly organised
campaigns against the Conservatives this afternoon in London and Cardiff

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en-stand-up-for-your-rights-Austerity-protest-London-May-9-2015-e14312722783
58.jpg> Description: Thousands protested after the Tories won election and
promised austerity. Tories won a majority of seats with only 37 of the vote.
Source: The Daily Mirror.

Thousands protested after the Tories won election and promised austerity.
Tories won a majority of seats with only 37 of the vote. Source: The Daily
Mirror.

The anti-Conservative protesters, some holding placards reading "I pledge to
resist" and "Stop the cuts", took part in the rally organised just a day
into the new Parliament.

Description: Protesters in Leicester Square. Several hundred protesters
gathered in Westminster and marched through Central London two days after
the 2015 General Election in protest of the new David Cameron/Conservative
Party GovernmentAnti Austerity: Several hundred protesters gathered in
Westminster and marched through Central London two days after the 2015
General Election 

It is believed to have started outside Conservative headquarters, where just
over 24 hours ago Mr Cameron gave a speech to party activists about their
unexpected win.

Much of the protest was peaceful, with many attending calling for the
introduction of proportional representation after the election results on
Friday.

REUTERS/Stefan WermuthDescription: Protesters and police face off at the
gates of Downing Street during a protest against the Conservative Party

Police Clashes: There were a number of clashes between protesters and the
authorities, with injuries and arrests 

A number pointed out that the Tories only won 37% of the vote, while
minority parties like the Greens and UKIP came away with only one MP despite
polling millions of votes between them.

However, protesters were also criticised for calling for the removal of a
democratically elected government.

Description: Graffiti pictured on The Women of World War II monument outside
of Downing StreetOutrageous Act: Graffiti pictured on The Women of World War
II monument outside of Downing Street 

There was also outrage after a World War II memorial to women was vandalised
with graffiti saying 'F*** Tory Scum'.

Police were pictured holding batons as they confronted the crowds and
controlled what they called an "unplanned" demonstration.

Description: Thousands of protestors march to Conservative headquarters and
Downing Street in London to voice their opposition to Conservative General
Election victoryCon Cuts: Many protesters called for a fairer voting system
to be introduced 

Protesters threw bottles, cans and smoke bombs at riot police in central
London on Saturday in a demonstration against the re-election of Britain's
Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron.

Scuffles broke out when the demonstrators, blaring hooters, banging pots and
chanting obscenities, confronted lines of police outside the gate leading to
the prime minister's Downing Street residence. At one point a bicycle was
hurled at police.

Description: Protesters lie down as police officers raise their batons
outside the gates of Downing StreetRiot Cops: Protesters lie down as police
officers raise their batons outside the gates of Downing Street 

Eye witnesses estimated a couple of hundred people took part in the protest,
including a group of about 25 black-clad youths with sunglasses and face
masks.

He said police briefly closed the central Whitehall avenue to traffic but
later reopened it and surrounded the last remaining group of several dozen
protesters.

Wales News ServiceDescription: Singer Charlotte Church attends a protest on
Queen Street in Cardiff following the result of the General Election

Church Rage: Singer Charlotte Church attends a protest on Queen Street in
Cardiff following the result of the General Election 

In Cardiff, singer Charlotte Church joined a similar rally at the Aneurin
Bevan statue in Queen Street, where she was pictured carrying a placard
which read: "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it any more".

A Scotland Yard statement said: "Four police officers and one member of
police staff have been injured policing this protest. Two are being treated
in hospital.

<https://www.popularresistance.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Protesters-and
-police-square-off-at-Downing-Street-gates-May-9-2015.-Source-The-Daily-Mirr
or.-e1431272920343.jpg> Description: Protesters and police square off at
Downing Street gates, May 9, 2015. Source The Daily Mirror.

Protesters and police square off at Downing Street gates, May 9, 2015.
Source The Daily Mirror.

"One officer is being treated for a suspected dislocated shoulder. The
member of police staff is being treated for a cut lip after being struck by
an object. The three other officers were assaulted and did not require
hospital treatment.

"Officers are aware of criminal damage to the Women's War Memorial in
Whitehall and are investigating.

"There are no reported injuries to any members of the public.

"Officers are working to minimise disruption to all road users and members
of the public passing through the area."

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-sort-of-thing.-London-anti-austerity-protests-May-9-2015.-Soure-Daily-Mirro
r.-e1431272728686.jpg> Description: Down with this sort of thing. London
anti-austerity protests, May 9, 2015. Soure Daily Mirror.

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5> Anti Tory protests: Live updates as hundreds march against new
Conservative government

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