What is the Day of Rage? Protests target Queen’s Speech TODAY
ACTIVISTS are staging a ‘Day of Rage’ protest in London today in protest against the Queen’s Speech. But what is the Day of Rage?
A Day of Rage protest will target the Queen's Speech today
Protesters are now harnessing the rage felt after the Grenfell Tower fire and directing it towards the Government on the day of the Queen’s Speech.
What is the Day of Rage?
The Day of Rage protest has been organised by the campaign group Movement for Justice By Any Means Necessary (MFJ).
Protesters are calling for justice for the victims and families affected by last week’s horrific Grenfell Tower fire in London.
The Facebook event, created by MFJ, accused those responsible for refurbishing the tower of “passing the buck”.
It said: “The council blame the contractors, the contractors blame the fire regulations, the politicians blame each other and so it continues.”
MFJ are demanding that the Conservatives provide safe, affordable housing for all and to “stop driving the poor and minorities out of London”.
The protest comes after the horrific Grenfell Tower last week
Protesters have been urged to keep their activities peaceful amid concerns the tragedy may be hijacked for violent means.
It is vital that these protests are peaceful
The Clement James Centre, which has been assisting Grenfell residents, said: “We cannot emphasise enough how against this many of the affected residents we've spoken to are and they do not want their grief hijacked for any violent or destructive means.”
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has told protesters to refrain from violence during the march.
He said: “To everyone planning on demonstrating against Theresa May's Government over the next few weeks, it is vital that these protests are peaceful."
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When is the Day of Rage protest?
Protesters are planning to gather at Shepherd’s Bush Green at 11.30am, before marching on Downing Street at 1pm.
The march has been planned to coincide with the Queen’s Speech, which will be delivered at 11.30am in the House of Lords.
There are fears that the Day of Rage could pile more pressure on the “exhausted” emergency services.
The Metropolitan Police is already stretched after increasing security in the wake of the the London Bridge and Finsbury Park terror attacks.