Huge crowds join the People's Assembly march calling for a general election now

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Thousands have taken to the streets of London demanding a general election now, and greater support for ordinary citizens struggling with the cost of life.

The 'Britain is Broken' march on parliament was led by trade unions and community organisations, with speakers including Mick Lynch and Jeremy Corbyn. They were joined by climate protesters carrying Extinction Rebellion flags.

Organisers from the People's Assembly campaign group said they wanted to 'shut down London' to force ministers to Listen to calls for a national ballot, fairer wage deals, new cost-of-living supports and more.

< p>Jeremy Corbyn joined the protest near parliament

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Extinction Rebellion marchers taking part in the protest in London

"The government is in deep crisis and the third Prime Minister in months has been chosen by a small elite. We want working class people to join us that day to show how angry and determined we are, and to fight what the government imposes on us”, said Ramona McCartney, the national organizer of the People's Assembly.

More than 465,000 people have signed a petition put together by The Independent claiming that it is time for voters to decide who should run the country as part of our Election Now campaign.

Speakers at Saturday's event included Mr. Lynch, General Secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union, former Labor leader Mr Corbyn, his former shadow chancellor John McDonnell and Laura Pidcock, National Secretary of the People's Assembly and former Labor MP.

RMT leader Mick Lynch on the march