Hundreds of thousands sick of hearing the government say it has no money particularly as it is now involved in yet another expensive war are due to take part in what is set to be the UK's biggest political demonstration in a decade.
Mass protests are taking place across the British capital to oppose the government's 80 billion pound spending cuts. Early estimates stated around 250,000, but now there are suggestions it could be up to 500,000 people. The demonstrators are demanding that the government abandon what they call damaging cuts and set out an alternative based on job creation, fair taxation, and growth.
Police say protesters have thrown paint bombs and light bulbs filled with ammonia at officers, shops, and banks on the main shopping streets of Oxford Street and New Bond Street. 14 people have been reportedly injured in the clashes.
The march has been organized by the Trades Union Council which represents more than six million workers. Dubbed "The march for the alternative", the march is tipped to be the TUC's biggest event in decades, bringing together trades unionists, community group members, and users of public services.
Over the last six months towns and cities all over the country have seen hundreds and thousands protest against cuts in public spending in areas like education and pensions. But now the UK is spending hundreds of millions on military intervention in Libya. It is estimated that in the first week alone, bombing Libya has already cost $US 245 million.