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Demotix: Climate change activists protest at Lib Dem HQ

Climate change activists protested outside the Liberal Democrats HQ and Downing Street during a cabinet meeting this morning to demand the Lib Dem's follow recommendations from the Committee on Climate Change, whom Vince Cable has reportedly opposed. London, UK, 16/05/2011.

Demotix: March 26 London protests kick off

Hundreds of thousands have began the Trades Union Congress march from Victoria Embankment to Trafalgar Square and onward to Hyde Park for a rally and speech from government opposition leader Ed Miliband. London, UK, 26/03/2011.

Demotix: March 26 London protests kick off

Hundreds of thousands have began the Trades Union Congress march from Victoria Embankment to Trafalgar Square and onward to Hyde Park for a rally and speech from government opposition leader Ed Miliband. London, UK, 26/03/2011.

Demotix: Protesters block Downing St. gates

Protesters blocked the gates outside Downing St. as George Osborne exited No 11 with his red briefcase. They remained vocal and determined not to move. London, UK, 23/03/2011.

Demotix: London vigil for Fukushima against nuclear power

A vigil was held opposite Downing Street as the events unfold at the nuclear plant in Fukushima, Japan. They were also calling for an end to the UK government's plans to go ahead with the new generation nuclear power. London, UK, 20/03/2011.

Demotix: Somali's demonstrate against Somaliland's war

Somali's representing the SSC (Sool, Sanaag and Cayn) regions of the country demonstrate at Downing St. against the subjugation of the people by the Somaliland militia. London, UK, 05/03/2011.

Demotix: 9/11 Justice protest outside Downing Street

A small collective demanding justice for 9/11 demonstrated outside Downing Street. They are calling for an end to the injustice of the post 9/11 world and justice for those who lost their lives and their friends and families. London, UK, 26/02/2011.

Demotix: March 26th 2011

A flyer for what is set to be the largest Union demonstration against cuts in years lies outside Downing Street. Organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Labour leader Ed Miliband is reported to speak at the rally. London, UK, 25/02/2011.

Demotix: Solidarity with the arab people

Around 200 people marched from the Bahranian embassy via the Libyan embassy to Downing St. in solidarity with Arabian people against dictatorships. London, UK, 25/02/2011.

Demotix: Libyans demonstrate at Downing St.

Hundreds of Libyans demonstrated opposite Downing Street following the air strikes that Moammar Gaddafi ordered in Tripoli, the Libyan Capital with Human Rights Watch claiming at least 233 dead. London, UK, 22/02/2011.

Demotix: Kurds in London demonstrate

Kurds encapsulated in a plethora of police marched on Downing Street after a rally outside the Kurdistan Regional government office concerning the KDP's shooting of peaceful protestors in Sulaimaniya on 17 February killing 9. London, UK, 21/02/2011.

: The Cameroon SCNC demonstrate at Downing Street

Members of the Southern Cameroon National Council demonstrate outside Downing Street. On this day in 1961 the British mandated Southern Cameroons became part of the French Cameroun and lost its autonomous status. London, United Kingdom, 01/10/2010.

: London protests against the Pope

Over ten thousand people came to protest against the Pope in London today. Starting from Hyde Park Corner, the march went via Piccadilly Circus to Downing Street where there was a huge rally. London, UK. 18/09/2010.

: Palestinians demonstrate in London

Over 3000 people descended on Downing Street and closed off Whitehall. The march on the Israeli Embassy began at 1400 hours. London, United Kingdom, 05/06/2010.

: Huge Flotilla protest swamps Downing Street

Hundreds of people swamped Downing Street following attack by Israel killing at least ten on the 'Free Gaza Flotilla' which was carrying constructions supplies, medical aid and school books to Gaza. London, United Kingdom, 31/05/2010.

: Release Shaker Aamer demonstration

A small group demonstrated on Richmond Terrace for the release of Shaker Aamer who has been detained in Guantanamo Bay for more than 8 years without charge. British Labour politician Martin Linton, Member of Parliament for Battersea, was also there to show his support. United Kingdom, 24/04/2010.

: Justice for Ethiopia Protest Opposite Downing Stre

Ethiopians gathered opposite Downing Street to protest against the visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Today he met with Gordon Brown concerning the UN climate change finance group. London, England, 31/03/2010.

: Reclaiming birth rally in London

A few hundred men, women and children took to the streets of London marching from the Imperial War Museum to Downing Street. Called for by the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services amongst other groups, the march was to highlight the growing concerns surrounding the state of the maternity services and the lack of options available to women giving birth. London, United Kingdom, 07/…

: China out of Tibet protest in London

Over one hundred protesters gathered at Portland Place to march to Downing Street speaking out against China’s actions in Tibet.This annual freedom march organised by a coalition of many UK Tibet groups marks the 51st Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising. London, United Kingdom, 06/03/2010.

: Care workers protest at Downing Street

Care workers protest outside Downing Street to demand more funding and acknowledgment from the government for the work that they undertake. London, United Kingdom, 03/03/2010.