19 May 2023 | 10:36 AM UTC
UK: Labor unions to protest in Parliament Square, London, May 22
Labor unions plan to protest in Parliament Square, London, UK, from 18:00 May 22. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) federation of labor unions plans to protest in central London from 18:00 May 22. Attendees will gather in Parliament Square, outside the House of Commons. The demonstration will denounce the government's proposed legislation on industrial action. It is likely that several thousand may take part in the protest.
Heightened security measures will likely accompany the event, especially due to the sensitive location of the protest. Localized traffic disruptions are likely, including to bus routes in London's Westminster and Victoria areas. The protest is likely to pass off peacefully.
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 for transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time for travel in the affected area during the evening of May 22.
