15 Jun 2022 | 05:19 PM UTC
UK: Trade Union Congress to lead demonstrations in London June 18
Trade Union Congress to lead demonstrations in London, UK, June 18; increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
The Trade Union Congress plans to lead a demonstration in central London June 18 to denounce the rising cost of living and demand increased wages and labor protections. Participants will gather at Portland Place from 10:30 before marching to Parliament Square for a final rally. Attendance will likely be in the thousands.
Additional police will deploy to monitor and facilitate the action. The demonstration and associated security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely result in localized business and transport disruptions along the march route. Public transport services normally routed through the area may be canceled or diverted; nearby tube stations will probably be busier than normal as activists arrive at and depart from the demonstration. The action will likely remain largely peaceful, though isolated clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check local traffic conditions and local public transport schedules for disruptions before beginning journeys; allow extra time for travel in the affected area June 18.
