Thousands march in UK against govt's austerity plan

Thousands of people today marched across the UK to protest against the newly re-elected Conservative government's policy of public spending cuts.
The biggest demonstration was held in London, where a rally outside the Bank of England marched towards the Houses of Parliament.
Union leaders and British celebrities including singer Charlotte Church and actor Russell Brand addressed crowds.
Protests also took place in the cities of Liverpool and Glasgow against the David Cameron led government's austerity measures which it claims are vital to cut the country's deficit.
The London protest was organised by protest group the People's Assembly, while the rally in the Scottish capital of Glasgow was organised by Scotland United Against Austerity.

The rallies were marked by the banging of drums and sound of cheers resounding around the heart of London's financial district.

Some of the placards read: 'A living wage for Mothers' and 'We're mad as hell and we're not taking it any more'.
Opposition Labour leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn said that austerity was a "cover" for deepening inequality.
"Britain has become a more unequal society, is becoming a more unequal society and austerity is a cover for actually deepening that level of inequality," he told BBC.
But a UK's Treasury department spokesperson said income inequality in the UK was lower than in 2010.

"The best way to help people across the UK is to deliver lasting economic security, which is why we're continuing to work through the plan to cut our deficit," he said.