![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/thousands-demand-general-election-in-protest-march-amid-cost-of-living-crisis/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Peoples-Assembly-Britain-is-Broken-protest-march-Westminster-London-UK-05-Nov-2022.jpg&description=A coalition of trade unions and community organisations took part in the 'Britain is Broken' protest in central London todayThousands join central London protest to demand general election Thousands of people today joined a demonstration calling for a general election amid the worsening cost-of-living crisis. The 'Britain is Broken' protest, which comes amid Mirror's campaign for a general election, saw a coalition of trade unions and community organisations unite in central London. It was organised by the People's Assembly, which said protesters are particularly unhappy about low pay and the repeal of "anti-union" employment laws. Mick Lynch, the general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), addressed crowds at Trafalgar Square. He vowed to "strike and strike again" until a "fair deal" is brokered for rail workers. Near-naked bird lover in protest march to save her feathered friends People's Assembly lead a Britain is Broken protest march ( Guy Bell/REX/Shutterstock) He told the crowd: "I want to guarantee you one thing - our dispute is paused, the action is paused to allow for talks - but this dispute is not over. "We are pressing on for a fair deal for our members, on pay, conditions and job cuts. "We will not stop until our members decide that this dispute is resolved. "If we don't get a deal from Network Rail and the train operators, we will strike and strike again until we bring them to the table and get a deal." The protesters said they want help with their fuel bills and the cost of living crisis ( Mark Thomas/REX/Shutterstock) The crowd in the capital demanded an immediate general election ( Guy Bell/REX/Shutterstock) Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who also spoke on stage, said the Government will "eventually be forced to listen" to protesters calling for improved pay and workers' rights. Mr Corbyn, who sits as an independent after having the whip removed by his party, said he was there with three Labour MPs, and he believed member){kind=link}
A coalition of trade unions and community organisations took part in the “Britain is Broken” protest in central London today
Thousands of people today joined a demonstration calling for a general election amid the worsening cost-of-living crisis.
The “Britain is Broken” protest, which comes amid Mirror’s campaign for a general election, saw a coalition of trade unions and community organisations unite in central London.
It was organised by the People’s Assembly, which said protesters are particularly unhappy about low pay and the repeal of “anti-union” employment laws.
Mick Lynch, the general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), addressed crowds at Trafalgar Square.