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Biggest demonstration since austerity began expected in London

THOUSANDS are expected on Saturday in Glasgow's George Square for a rally against austerity, with organisers saying buses are booked from all parts of Scotland.

The demonstration is set to coincide with a march in London organised by the Peoples' Assembly, which is expected to be the largest anti-austerity gathering since cuts began in 2010, with upwards of half a million thought to be heading for the UK capital.

Police action was “a symbol of what the government wants to do to anyone that speaks out”