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Thousands of trade unionists, campaigners and activists gathered to “send a message” to the Government at a demonstration over spending cuts and welfare reform in central London on Saturday.

Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and Ms Abbott were among those who gave speeches at the rally outside Downing Street following a march.

Organisers The People’s Assembly accused the Government of making spending cuts that target the poorest in society.

The Prime Minister said the UK risked becoming “an island of strangers” when he unveiled plans for tighter controls on immig

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