The latest anti-austerity rally drew a record-number of over a 150,000 people to London. The organising Trade Union Congress told media that the cut backs are leading to lower wages and worse working conditions, whilst failing to improve the economic condition of the country. Rallies were also organised in Belfast and Glasgow.
English: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/united-kingdom …
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