Thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square today to protest against Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the government, lockdowns, masks, social distancing guidelines, "forced" vaccines, 5G, trafficking and "new world order". David Icke and Piers Corbyn delivered the keynote speeches
Things got a bit tense at the end of the rally after @MetPoliceEvents said the crowd had "not complied with the conditions of their risk assessment" and attempted to disperse them. At least three protesters and one officer were treated by medical staff, after clashes with police
Some of the placards and signs:
"Hands off our children"
"A hug a day keeps the Covid away"
"Don't blockchain our babies"
"Did anyone see a pandemic"
"Arrest Bill Gates for crimes against humanity"
"No to mandatory vaccinations"
"Wizardz vs lizardz"
"Covid-1984"
"We are the 99%"
Please read this report for more details about today's protest in Trafalgar Square bbc.co.uk/news/uk-543096…
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