Sunday was an interesting day, a protest in Birmingham. The TUC organised for a protest to happen outside the Tory party conference to show them how angry numerous people from all sorts of backgrounds are about the cuts they are making to the public sector. I'm pretty sure to them it won't make a blind bit of difference but we gave it our best shot and it was great to see so many people coming together in unity for one thing.
Here are some snaps from the event.
I love this photo just for how clearly the woman stands out against all the other dark colours.
These were some very angry musicians, especially the banjo player (as you can see above). They were singing on their way round the protest.
Onlookers watching from the balconies.
Another musician - Brum surprised me with how musical they are. This young lad was more than happy to pose for a photo.
And the age of the musicians varied all the way round, as did their instruments.
Fire Bragade Union were out in force at this protest, shouting to everyone just how the cuts are affecting the vital services.
Some more musicians on the march in the city, these two images I think show how far and wide these cuts reach.
Old and young coming together.
Onlookers again, stood in Victoria Sq. watching the march come to an end. Some of the people had been with us for the duration.
This image is just fabulous in my opinion for no reason other than the banners. Grannies against the cuts - I often forget how it must affect them as well.
All of these images to me show how the actions the Tories are taking, along with the Lib dems in this coalition is causing everybody anger and frustration. It also shows how little the Tories are doing to change this, instead only making it worse. But it also shows how people of all ages and backgrounds can come together in force when there is a point to be made.
