Police Struggle To Control Hard-Core Anarchist Rioters After 500,000-Strong London March Against Government Cuts Ends In Violence -- The Daily Mail
* Hooded anarchists attack London landmarks linked to luxury and wealth
Extremists brought violent chaos to Central London yesterday after hijacking the much-heralded trade union protest against public spending cuts.
Trouble continued to flare late into the night as hundreds of people attempted to hijack yesterday's massive anti government cuts demonstration.
Riot police fought activists in Trafalgar Square as violent protesters threatened to overshadow the TUC rally in Hyde Park which had earlier passed off peacefully.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said between 200 and 300 people had gathered at the landmark location late yesterday evening.
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More News On Today's Demonstration (And Riots) On The Streets Of London
Up to 500,000 protestors attend anti-cuts demo -- The Independent
Protesters run riot as violence erupts on London's streets -- Sydney Morning Herald
Anti-cuts march draws hundreds of thousands as police battle rioters -- The Guardian
Anti-cuts march: Anger amid the carnival -- BBC
London cuts march: Police clash with splinter groups -- BBC
Night-time protest clashes in Trafalgar Square -- BBC
More than 200 people detained in London budget protest -- RIA Novosti
My Comment: Hundreds of thousands protesting that their benefits/services should not be cut .... without realizing that the government has no money to pay for all of this. Are they dreaming/delusional .... definitely. Will it get worse .... that's a 100% guarantee.
The best commentary on today's demonstrations comes from Daniel Hannan at the Telegraph .... that link is here.
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