Thousands Of Protesters Descend On Conservative Conference

 

Around 30,000 anti-austerity and pro-EU campaigners descended on Manchester today in protest at the Tory Government.

The protestors marched through the streets of the Northern city as the Conservative’s annual conference kicked off in the Manchester Central Complex.

There was a huge police presence amid concerns the protests could turn nasty after a “Hang The Tories” banner was attached to a bridge in Salford – complete with hanging effigies.

Labour MPs took to Twitter to condemn the sign.

On behalf of our city & my constituency, we're sorry about this. We disagree with, & are angry with your policies, but we wish you no harm. https://t.co/xOkhOYYR2T

— Lucy Powell MP (@LucyMPowell) September 30, 2017

There really is no justification for throwing objects at people attending Conservative Party conference. None whatsoever.

— Wes Streeting MP (@wesstreeting) October 1, 2017

But the event passed off peacefully – a contrast to a similar protest in 2015 which saw journalists and Tories spat at.

Thank you to all those who protested peacefully and safely. #OpProtector http://pic.twitter.com/7WU7oFng4u

— G M Police (@gmpolice) October 1, 2017

The marches saw a variety of signs, chants and flags.

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