People’s Assembly National Demonstration Signs Are Genius And A Bit Rude

WARNING: Contains pig jokes.

Thousands of people have marched on central London's streets in a national demonstration against the Government's cuts.

Slogans such as Cameron Must Go - Tories Out! and demands for decent health, homes, jobs and education were brandished in the protest organised by the People's Assembly.

One of my top favourite placards at today's march #4Demands #CameronMustGo pic.twitter.com/abIGgIKGcK

— Susan (@marthasydenham) April 16, 2016

And, as you's expect, the homemade signs were the star of the show (if a bit rude).

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On Saturday the march began by the University of Central London before weaving its way through the streets for a rally in Trafalgar Square.

Union heads and political leaders addressed the crowd, thought to be in the region of 150,000, after they packed out the London landmark.

Poor pigs #4demands pic.twitter.com/0RJDQk5yWM

— ARTIST TAXI DRIVER (@chunkymark) April 16, 2016

To a roar of applause, Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell said: "As a Labour government when we get into power we will end austerity.

"We will halt the privatisation of our NHS and make it public once again.

Very positive vibes on the #4demands march, doctors nurses teachers. Feeling inspired pic.twitter.com/m3HPysBu1f

— Libby Heaney (@LibbyHeaney) April 16, 2016

"And for all those people desperately waiting for a home - I can give this promise, we will build the hundreds of thousands of council homes that will end homelessness."

The Hayes and Harlington MP also said his party would scrap the work capability assessments affecting the disabled.

My two favourite placards of #4Demands demo, today. Have you got better ones? Tweet me yours! RT PLS! pic.twitter.com/UvajWmrNPb

— Steve Topple (@MrTopple) April 16, 2016

He added: "The Panama revelations demonstrate that they have been robbing us for generations now," he added.

"We will make the rich and corporations pay their way in society."

Today I attended the #4Demands demo & proudly marched alongside the #BursaryorBust bloc. 😊https://t.co/sDj1t6ezqJ pic.twitter.com/VhP6fHd0hf

— Malia Bouattia (@MaliaBouattia) April 16, 2016

In light of the Panama leaks, the crowds were also calling for the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron.

Unite union general secretary Len McCluskey pulled out a Panama hat during his speech in relation to the recent scandal and said: "The only thing I have from Panama, Mr Cameron, is a hat."

This is great, if Cameron leaves Downing St from the front gates, this is what he'll see. #4Demands pic.twitter.com/E4kWee8Esa

— PeoplesAssemblySEL (@PeoplesSELondon) April 16, 2016

He added: "The establishment shames our democracy. It is up to all of us to work together and send a clear message - that we will fight, fight, fight for a better tomorrow."

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett told the hordes of people "we want all of the Tories out, not just David Cameron".

She added: "We have a vision of a different kind of society. A society that works for the common good."

Absolute scenes at the #4Demands demonstration today. This is what democracy looks like. pic.twitter.com/wu324fwLyo

— James Prentice (@MrPrent) April 16, 2016

In a video message played to the demonstrators, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "The austerity we are in is a political choice, not an economic necessity."

If there's one thing us Brits know how to do right it's a protest banner... #4demands pic.twitter.com/6W219qJSnN

— Sara Firth (@Sara__Firth) April 16, 2016

Some of the unions and groups who attended the march and rally included the National Union of Teachers, Stop the War Coalition, the National Union of Students and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

People's Assembly national secretary Sam Fairbairn said: "If the Government can bail out the banks in a couple of days, then they can provide health, homes, jobs and education for everyone."

One more of the protestors before I move on #4Demands pic.twitter.com/591yN6FPLi

— Nitya Graciana Rajan (@NityaGRajan) April 16, 2016

He added: "They (the Tories) are stealing money from us all saying 'we are in this together'. That is why we are saying Cameron must go."

He said the crowd at the rally "represents a growing movement" and "a section of society united against what the Government is trying to do".

Meet 8 year old Lewis Cassini. He says under David Cameron the rich get richer, the poor get poorer. #4demands pic.twitter.com/aP3ci7WZUk

— Sara Firth (@Sara__Firth) April 16, 2016

She added: "We have a vision of a different kind of society. A society that works for the common good."

In a video message played to the demonstrators, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "The austerity we are in is a political choice, not an economic necessity."

On my way into town Walking past some of the anti-austerity protestors. #4Demands pic.twitter.com/Kf9TdHDJii

— Nitya Graciana Rajan (@NityaGRajan) April 16, 2016

Some of the unions and groups who attended the march and rally included the National Union of Teachers, Stop the War Coalition, the National Union of Students and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

People's Assembly national secretary Sam Fairbairn said: "If the Government can bail out the banks in a couple of days, then they can provide health, homes, jobs and education for everyone."

Proud to carry @Solnetwork1, @BASW_UK, @SWANsocialwork & JUC SWEC banner at #4Demands today. pic.twitter.com/bqCh2sFeNl

— Reima Ana Maglajlic (@ramaglajlic) April 16, 2016

He added: "They (the Tories) are stealing money from us all saying 'we are in this together'. That is why we are saying Cameron must go."

He said the crowd at the rally "represents a growing movement" and "a section of society united against what the Government is trying to do".

Proud to be 1 of the 150000 marching for #4Demands @pplsassembly @FHFTUNISON pic.twitter.com/49EwJM4poE

— Deborah Foster (@Skandia60s) April 16, 2016

What's been going on in Trafalgar Square? #4Demands pic.twitter.com/lv9S3Ry2j9

— Rory Meakin (@rorymeakin) April 16, 2016

Can't see what ham has to do with anti-austerity, whether it's Sports Direct's or anyone else's. #4Demands pic.twitter.com/gDwpT73aR6

— Ben Rymer (@BenRymer) April 16, 2016

That's alright. Someone on minimum wage will clear it up for you. #4Demands pic.twitter.com/LApCu7ZD1t

— Tom (@RealTomH) April 16, 2016
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