Activist group UK Uncut organized a protest called "Block the Bridge, Block the Bill" against the NHS reform at Westminster Bridge. London, UK. 9th October 2011
Crowds on Westminster Bridge including elderly spectators complained that they missed the arrival of the Olympic torch relay as it was slightly earlier than programmed and traffic was too heavy for them to reach the relay in time.
London Mayor for London Boris Johnson makes an apperance on White hall before heading to Westminister Abbey for the Royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
Londoners gathered on Westminister Bridge today in a demonstration organised by UK Uncut against the reforms proposed by Andrew Lansley in a bill which will be voted on by the Lords. London, UK 9th October 2011
Basildon Council leader Tony Ball was greeted by protesters with an award for Community Wrecker of the Year as he left Westminister City Hall's awards ceremony. He was nominated for Leader of the Year, for the eviction of Dale Farm, but did not win.
In freezing conditions and snow, students protest again in Trafalgar Square before moving down to Westminister. All the time surrounded by Police. London, United Kingdom. 30/11/2010
Hundreds of naked bike riders took part in the ninth annual London World Naked Bike Ride by cycling across central London, appealing for cyclist rights on roads and reducing the global dependency on oil.
Representatives from Haringey, Westminister, Hackney, Walthemstow protest in front of the HMRC. The overall benefit cap is part of the government’s welfare reforms, along with the bedroom tax, changes to council tax benefit and Universal Credit.
Students again came out to protest rises in education fees with a peaceful march that began around noon. Some sporadic violent incidents occurred and a number of students were charged and restrained. London, UK. 30/11/2010
Students again came out to protest rises in education fees with a peaceful march that began around noon. Some sporadic violent incidents occurred and a number of students were charged and restrained. London, UK. 30/11/2010
In freezing conditions and snow, students protested again in Trafalgar Square before moving down to Westminster while all the time being surrounded by police. London, UK. 30/11/2010
Members of Parliament who will take part in this year's marathon were running in their kit outside the Houses of Parliament ahead of the race. Virgin London Marathon is set to kick off on Sunday, 22nd April 2012.
The Christmas tree lights were switched on by Cllr. Susie Burbidge to mark the start of Christmas in Westminster. Some of the Big Brother stars attended the ceremony. UK. 1st December 2011
Up to 7000 New Zealanders hit the street of London to celebrate Waitangi Day with the traditional Circle Line pub crawl. Making their way across west London stopping at various pubs until reaching Parliament square for the Haka. London UK. 05/03/2011
The night sky blazes with light and colour with a display of stunning pyrotechnics at the London Eye, on the famous South Bank. Up to 250,000 people packed along the banks of the River Thames to watch the display.
The annual Christmas tree is the city of Oslo's traditional holiday gift to the City of Westminster as a token of thanks for British support during the years of occupation from 1940 to 1945 in World War II. London, United Kingdom. 2nd December 2011
After the remembrance day parade there was a lot of veterans around Westminister ready to share stories about their medals and their fathers medals. Many were relaxing at the pub.
The countdown to Christmas began with the traditional lighting-up of a Christmas tree given by the city of Oslo as a token of Norwegian gratitude to the people of London for their assistance during the years 1940-1945. London, UK. 1st December 2011
3000 people blockaded Westminster bridge against the government Health and Social care bill* in order to defend NHS from privatization. 9th October, 2011
David Miliband, contender for the leadership of the Labour Party is barracked by Peace Camp activists who threaten to arrest him for supporting the war in Iraq. London, UK. 22/06/2010.
File images taken in 2008 of British anti-war activist Brian Haw who died peacefully in his sleep following a long fight with lung cancer. London, UK. 21/06/2011
Leaders from the youth wings of Labour, the Conservatives, and the Liberal Democrats have gone head-to-head in a debate ahead of UK General Election 2010
British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg unveils a green plaque marking the spot where the Liberal Party (now called the Liberal Democrats) was first established in 1859.
The first Friday in December saw large numbers at London Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park.
About two million visitors are expected to visit the fun fair before it closes in early January 2012.
London, United Kingdom. 2nd December 2011
Democracy Village is not at war with anyone, unite for the right to peace. Protests at Parliament square for peace. Westminister, London, United Kingdom. 27/05/2010
The Christmas tree at Trafalgar Square, is a gift from the people of Norway in gratitude for help during the second world war. It was lit on 1st December by the Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor Susie Burbridge. London, UK. 11th December 2011
Students, socialists and anarchists marked the former prime minister's death by a demonstration in Trafalgar Square with hundreds of police on standby to avoid any breach of peace.
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