G20 protesters go on the march
Thousands of demonstrators marched through London to demand action on poverty, jobs and climate change at the start of a week of protests aimed at the G20 summit
By Mario Cacciottolo
BBC News
The stream of thousands of people marching through London to protest ahead of the forthcoming G20 summit was an unusual beast.
Although there were pockets of noise, and chanting, live brass bands and booming sounds played over loudspeakers, the mood was often a little subdued.
But individually people were islands of anger, disappointment and concern over the global economy, the conduct of bankers, governments and financiers.
By the sheer scale of things, it was clear that the dismay felt by many in society by what has been dubbed either the "credit crunch" or "economic downturn" has upset enough to make them come and pace the streets of the capital.
Among the thousands who turned up was Milton McKenzie, 73, from Essex. He said he was on the march because of "the injustices that happen in the world" and, he added, particularly in Britain.
I don't think protesting does change things any more, but hopefully it will bring people together and create a collective consciousness of change
Colette McWilliams
"How the hell can we have people out of work and the bloody bankers are just creaming it off," he said, his disgust evident in his voice.
"I hope this march will open the eyes of the people who are supposed to be running the country and to the injustice many are suffering."
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