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| Syria airstrike protesters rally across UK - live updates | Syria airstrike protesters rally across UK - live updates |
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| 2.21pm GMT14:21 | |
| Diane Abott has just spoken in London. She said: “Cameron has not made case for bombing”. | |
| Diane Abott MP spoke very briefly at #DontBombSyria protest. "David Cameron had not made the case for bombing." pic.twitter.com/s2lYScuR1p | |
| Updated at 2.22pm GMT | |
| 2.18pm GMT14:18 | |
| “The whole of Whitehall” has been taken over. | |
| #corbyn #stopthewar #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/wF9cbGLTjL | |
| #DontBombSyria protest at Downing Street happening now. #stopthewar #LondonStandUp pic.twitter.com/YaF1ivXx1f | |
| #Corbyn #stopthewar #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/f6eP6jBBqz | |
| 2.03pm GMT14:03 | |
| Ruthi Brandt, councillor for Carfax in Oxfordshire joined the protest in Oxford city centre. She said: “This knee jerk reaction is exactly what Isis wants. Rather than defeating them, it will only make them stronger. | |
| “It will certainly not make us safer, and many innocent people will suffer. Have no lessons been learnt from the past 15 years?” | |
| .@STWuk over 150 ppl in Oxford calling on @David_Cameron #DontBombSyria! pic.twitter.com/pyMlPs5wy7 | |
| 1.54pm GMT13:54 | 1.54pm GMT13:54 |
| Joel Gunter | Joel Gunter |
| Daisy, 22, from Lewisham, carried a homemade placard calling for peace and love, in English and Arabic. | Daisy, 22, from Lewisham, carried a homemade placard calling for peace and love, in English and Arabic. |
| She said she was worried that bombing in Syria would foster greater division among British society. | She said she was worried that bombing in Syria would foster greater division among British society. |
| “Fighting war with war is not the answer and fighting hatred win hatred is not he answer. We need to unite with the Muslims in our community. There have been a rise in islamophobic attacks against innocent people. I don’t want to hatred bred in my name. I do not want to see society segregated anymore, it’s 2015.” | “Fighting war with war is not the answer and fighting hatred win hatred is not he answer. We need to unite with the Muslims in our community. There have been a rise in islamophobic attacks against innocent people. I don’t want to hatred bred in my name. I do not want to see society segregated anymore, it’s 2015.” |
| 1.50pm GMT13:50 | 1.50pm GMT13:50 |
| Fred Rodrigues is protesting in Bristol. He explained why: “Bombing Syria will not solve the problem. Instead it will fuel the hatred, kill innocents and come back to us in the end.” | Fred Rodrigues is protesting in Bristol. He explained why: “Bombing Syria will not solve the problem. Instead it will fuel the hatred, kill innocents and come back to us in the end.” |
| #Bristol #stopthewar pic.twitter.com/hIsYrMGJSS | #Bristol #stopthewar pic.twitter.com/hIsYrMGJSS |
| 1.47pm GMT13:47 | 1.47pm GMT13:47 |
| Images from the London protest. | Images from the London protest. |
| 1.36pm GMT13:36 | 1.36pm GMT13:36 |
| Nicola Slawson | Nicola Slawson |
| According to a Daily Mirror poll, less than half the country supports his plan to bomb IS strongholds - with the rest opposed or undecided. | According to a Daily Mirror poll, less than half the country supports his plan to bomb IS strongholds - with the rest opposed or undecided. |
| The survey conducted for by Survation showed 59% of people surveyed believed bombing key Isis targets in the war-torn country will increase the risk of terrorist attacks in the UK. | The survey conducted for by Survation showed 59% of people surveyed believed bombing key Isis targets in the war-torn country will increase the risk of terrorist attacks in the UK. |
| While 48% of people said they backed air raids on the extremists, 30% want Britain to stay away and a further 21% are undecided. | While 48% of people said they backed air raids on the extremists, 30% want Britain to stay away and a further 21% are undecided. |
| Over 5000 people each day are using the Stop The War Coalition’s online tool to tell their MP not to bomb Syria, according to the campaign group. They expect to pass the 40,000 mark. | Over 5000 people each day are using the Stop The War Coalition’s online tool to tell their MP not to bomb Syria, according to the campaign group. They expect to pass the 40,000 mark. |
| 1.27pm GMT13:27 | 1.27pm GMT13:27 |
| Protesters in Huddersfield are braving heavy rain. Adele Hopwood told me she is protesting because “as a Quaker and a mother I believe passionately in non-violent solutions.” | Protesters in Huddersfield are braving heavy rain. Adele Hopwood told me she is protesting because “as a Quaker and a mother I believe passionately in non-violent solutions.” |
| #stopthewar @HuddsQuakers @huddtownosanct #dontbombsyria pic.twitter.com/R5FEnkoTMJ | #stopthewar @HuddsQuakers @huddtownosanct #dontbombsyria pic.twitter.com/R5FEnkoTMJ |
| 1.19pm GMT13:19 | 1.19pm GMT13:19 |
| Here’s a short clip of Mark Rylance speaking to the protesters. | Here’s a short clip of Mark Rylance speaking to the protesters. |
| "Violence is not the solution!" - Actor Mark Rylance addresses @STWuk #DontBombSyria protest pic.twitter.com/akE4fFUTmj | "Violence is not the solution!" - Actor Mark Rylance addresses @STWuk #DontBombSyria protest pic.twitter.com/akE4fFUTmj |
| 1.16pm GMT13:16 | 1.16pm GMT13:16 |
| Are you protesting today? We’d like you to share your images, video and reasons why you’re taking part. Click on the blue button at the top of this article. We’ll use a selection of responses in our reporting. | Are you protesting today? We’d like you to share your images, video and reasons why you’re taking part. Click on the blue button at the top of this article. We’ll use a selection of responses in our reporting. |
| Your security is most important. We recognise it may not always be safe to record or share your experiences – so please think about this when sharing your content with GuardianWitness. | Your security is most important. We recognise it may not always be safe to record or share your experiences – so please think about this when sharing your content with GuardianWitness. |
| Updated at 1.16pm GMT | Updated at 1.16pm GMT |
| 1.15pm GMT13:15 | 1.15pm GMT13:15 |
| Mark Rylance, actor and theatre director, is now addressing the crowds in London. | Mark Rylance, actor and theatre director, is now addressing the crowds in London. |
| Mark Rylance addresses the @STWuk demonstration. #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/VbT02NgitH | Mark Rylance addresses the @STWuk demonstration. #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/VbT02NgitH |
| Mark Rylance declaring that we are engaged in terrorism ourselves by dropping depleted uranium on Iraq. #StopTheWar #DontBombSyria | Mark Rylance declaring that we are engaged in terrorism ourselves by dropping depleted uranium on Iraq. #StopTheWar #DontBombSyria |
| Mark Rylance: "Why are we being told violence is the only solution when we know that's not true?" #StopTheWar #DontBombSyria | Mark Rylance: "Why are we being told violence is the only solution when we know that's not true?" #StopTheWar #DontBombSyria |
| Mark Rylance: "I'm here because I'm tired of being associated with terrorism" #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/ABRFlIWYi0 | Mark Rylance: "I'm here because I'm tired of being associated with terrorism" #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/ABRFlIWYi0 |
| Mark Rylance "we are many" "only way to resolve conflict is by talking" @StopTheWar | Mark Rylance "we are many" "only way to resolve conflict is by talking" @StopTheWar |
| 1.06pm GMT13:06 | 1.06pm GMT13:06 |
| Musician and producer, Brian Eno has addressed the crowds in London. | Musician and producer, Brian Eno has addressed the crowds in London. |
| Brian Eno... #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/9VgxtRktSB | Brian Eno... #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/9VgxtRktSB |
| Brian Eno "We've created a system which gives the biggest rewards to the greediest & worst to the most generous" #nhs #juniorcontract | Brian Eno "We've created a system which gives the biggest rewards to the greediest & worst to the most generous" #nhs #juniorcontract |
| #BrianEno at #DontBombSyria rally #London pic.twitter.com/bb0ecJdj7P | #BrianEno at #DontBombSyria rally #London pic.twitter.com/bb0ecJdj7P |
| 12.54pm GMT12:54 | 12.54pm GMT12:54 |
| Owen Jones is speaking to the crowd outside 10 Downing Street. | Owen Jones is speaking to the crowd outside 10 Downing Street. |
| LIVE on #Periscope: Owen Jones Don't Bomb Syria https://t.co/EWx52tZQp3 | LIVE on #Periscope: Owen Jones Don't Bomb Syria https://t.co/EWx52tZQp3 |
| Quoting from Einstein @owenjones talks of the madness of bombing Syria #dontbombsyria pic.twitter.com/JJ8ddHrKSR | Quoting from Einstein @owenjones talks of the madness of bombing Syria #dontbombsyria pic.twitter.com/JJ8ddHrKSR |
| Hearing @OwenJones84 at #DontBombSyria protest. Inspiring. "War on terror has been one of the most catastrophic mistakes in modern times" | Hearing @OwenJones84 at #DontBombSyria protest. Inspiring. "War on terror has been one of the most catastrophic mistakes in modern times" |
| 'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results' Owen jones at the #stopthewar rally | 'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results' Owen jones at the #stopthewar rally |
| Updated at 1.00pm GMT | Updated at 1.00pm GMT |
| 12.48pm GMT12:48 | 12.48pm GMT12:48 |
| Joel Gunter | Joel Gunter |
| Chloe Radford, 20, from Brighton, said bombing in Syria would “create more of a vacuum and more of a problem”. | Chloe Radford, 20, from Brighton, said bombing in Syria would “create more of a vacuum and more of a problem”. |
| “They will kill more civilians and simply fuel more anger and resentment among the people in Syria.” | “They will kill more civilians and simply fuel more anger and resentment among the people in Syria.” |
| Homemade banners and placards at the @STWuk #DontBombSyria protest pic.twitter.com/BICand0NFz | Homemade banners and placards at the @STWuk #DontBombSyria protest pic.twitter.com/BICand0NFz |
| Radford said she “fully supported” Jeremy Corbyn’s stance against the strikes but said she was “pessimistic” that he would prevail. | Radford said she “fully supported” Jeremy Corbyn’s stance against the strikes but said she was “pessimistic” that he would prevail. |
| “More and more Labour MPs seem to be coming out in favour of strikes. | “More and more Labour MPs seem to be coming out in favour of strikes. |
| “But I’m here anyway, worth a shot isn’t is?” | “But I’m here anyway, worth a shot isn’t is?” |
| Updated at 12.49pm GMT | Updated at 12.49pm GMT |
| 12.45pm GMT12:45 | 12.45pm GMT12:45 |
| So far we’re unsure of exactly how many protesters are out in London today. Estimates on Twitter have ranged from hundreds to millions. It’s safe to say the latter is an exaggeration. | So far we’re unsure of exactly how many protesters are out in London today. Estimates on Twitter have ranged from hundreds to millions. It’s safe to say the latter is an exaggeration. |
| Omg ..millions of protesters on streets out side 10 downing street London against govt #DontBombSyria #Syria pic.twitter.com/zWtLexymjo | Omg ..millions of protesters on streets out side 10 downing street London against govt #DontBombSyria #Syria pic.twitter.com/zWtLexymjo |
| 8000 expected outside Westminster today #dontbombsyria #london pic.twitter.com/iUthAwlW4F | 8000 expected outside Westminster today #dontbombsyria #london pic.twitter.com/iUthAwlW4F |
| : Hundreds of thousands protesters outside PM Reidency #10downingstreet protesting against govr for #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/sm7mJrPmPA | : Hundreds of thousands protesters outside PM Reidency #10downingstreet protesting against govr for #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/sm7mJrPmPA |
| Thousands here to say #NoToWar #DontBombSyria #StopTheWar @SWP_Britain pic.twitter.com/pE62BKlFIN | Thousands here to say #NoToWar #DontBombSyria #StopTheWar @SWP_Britain pic.twitter.com/pE62BKlFIN |
| Huge demonstration outside Downing Street. Protesting against another disastrous war #DontbombSyria! pic.twitter.com/gTqsVEq5gA | Huge demonstration outside Downing Street. Protesting against another disastrous war #DontbombSyria! pic.twitter.com/gTqsVEq5gA |
| Updated at 12.59pm GMT | Updated at 12.59pm GMT |
| 12.39pm GMT12:39 | 12.39pm GMT12:39 |
| “David Cameron, here us say. Airstrikes no way.” | “David Cameron, here us say. Airstrikes no way.” |
| #DontBombSyria @andiosho pic.twitter.com/qdyWP3RVaP | #DontBombSyria @andiosho pic.twitter.com/qdyWP3RVaP |
| 12.37pm GMT12:37 | 12.37pm GMT12:37 |
| Protesters are chanting: “Don’t bomb Syria. No more wars.” | Protesters are chanting: “Don’t bomb Syria. No more wars.” |
| Chanting has starting #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/Zx3v46xnTI | Chanting has starting #DontBombSyria pic.twitter.com/Zx3v46xnTI |
| Demonstrators are chanting "Don't bomb Syria, no more war" #stopthewar pic.twitter.com/EMU2GxyY9X | Demonstrators are chanting "Don't bomb Syria, no more war" #stopthewar pic.twitter.com/EMU2GxyY9X |
| 12.29pm GMT12:29 | 12.29pm GMT12:29 |
| Pictures of the protests nationally are being shared on Twitter. Here’s an image from Cardiff: | Pictures of the protests nationally are being shared on Twitter. Here’s an image from Cardiff: |
| #cardiff says its #DontBombSyria #nomorebombs #ukgov pic.twitter.com/k3TleSfbNz | #cardiff says its #DontBombSyria #nomorebombs #ukgov pic.twitter.com/k3TleSfbNz |
| And London: | And London: |
| #DontBombSyria #stopcameron #protest pic.twitter.com/5dihOi0yy9 | #DontBombSyria #stopcameron #protest pic.twitter.com/5dihOi0yy9 |
| Bristol: | Bristol: |
| #Bristol #stopthewar pic.twitter.com/hIsYrMGJSS | #Bristol #stopthewar pic.twitter.com/hIsYrMGJSS |
| Norwich: | Norwich: |
| Simple but strong message from #Norwich this morning! #DontBombSyria #StopTheWar @STWuk pic.twitter.com/OakYnK9mH6 | Simple but strong message from #Norwich this morning! #DontBombSyria #StopTheWar @STWuk pic.twitter.com/OakYnK9mH6 |
| And Sheffield: | And Sheffield: |
| Don't Bomb Syria rally and International Palestine Solidarity outside Sheff Town Hall #stopthewar #sheffieldrally pic.twitter.com/odwrqBffub | Don't Bomb Syria rally and International Palestine Solidarity outside Sheff Town Hall #stopthewar #sheffieldrally pic.twitter.com/odwrqBffub |
| Are you protesting today? | Are you protesting today? |
| Updated at 12.33pm GMT | Updated at 12.33pm GMT |
| 12.20pm GMT12:20 | 12.20pm GMT12:20 |
| My colleague, Joel Gunter, is at the protest in London and is live-tweeting what’s happening. You can follow him on Twitter: @joelmgunter. | My colleague, Joel Gunter, is at the protest in London and is live-tweeting what’s happening. You can follow him on Twitter: @joelmgunter. |
| Chanting gets underway at @STWuk #DontBombSyria protest https://t.co/qPvxrp6SqU pic.twitter.com/Jg1RMohT6i | Chanting gets underway at @STWuk #DontBombSyria protest https://t.co/qPvxrp6SqU pic.twitter.com/Jg1RMohT6i |
| 12.16pm GMT12:16 | 12.16pm GMT12:16 |
| Don’t forget wherever you are protesting today, we want to see your pictures and videos. | Don’t forget wherever you are protesting today, we want to see your pictures and videos. |
| Share your images, video and reasons why you’re taking part by clicking on the blue button at the top of this article. We’ll use a selection of responses in our reporting. | Share your images, video and reasons why you’re taking part by clicking on the blue button at the top of this article. We’ll use a selection of responses in our reporting. |
| Your security is most important. We recognise it may not always be safe to record or share your experiences – so please think about this when sharing your content with GuardianWitness. | Your security is most important. We recognise it may not always be safe to record or share your experiences – so please think about this when sharing your content with GuardianWitness. |
| 12.12pm GMT12:12 | 12.12pm GMT12:12 |
| Joel Gunter | Joel Gunter |
| Protesters are now gathering in London. Daniel Beall, 33, came from Croydon with a homemade placard. | Protesters are now gathering in London. Daniel Beall, 33, came from Croydon with a homemade placard. |
| “The sign is supposed to be a dad’s army kind of thing,” he said. | “The sign is supposed to be a dad’s army kind of thing,” he said. |
| “I came down today to voice my disagreement with the proposed war on Syria. Dropping bombs didn’t work in Iraq, it didn’t work in Afghanistan, and it’s not worked in Libya. | “I came down today to voice my disagreement with the proposed war on Syria. Dropping bombs didn’t work in Iraq, it didn’t work in Afghanistan, and it’s not worked in Libya. |
| “We may have got rid of some brutal dictators but we’ve stoked up more extremism, more anger and more discontent among the populations of these countries.” | “We may have got rid of some brutal dictators but we’ve stoked up more extremism, more anger and more discontent among the populations of these countries.” |
| Beall said he was “very pessimistic” about stopping the strikes. | Beall said he was “very pessimistic” about stopping the strikes. |
| “I think there will be strikes sadly. I think David Cameron is determined to go in one way or another. | “I think there will be strikes sadly. I think David Cameron is determined to go in one way or another. |
| “It’s a shame Jeremy Corbyn’s own party have turned against him.” | “It’s a shame Jeremy Corbyn’s own party have turned against him.” |
| Updated at 12.13pm GMT | Updated at 12.13pm GMT |
| 11.55am GMT11:55 | 11.55am GMT11:55 |
| Actor Mark Rylance and musician Brian Eno will deliver a letter to David Cameron today signed by writers, actors, politicans, filmmakers, trade unionists, artists. In it, they urge Cameron to “look for political solutions as the only viable way to end the conflict.” | Actor Mark Rylance and musician Brian Eno will deliver a letter to David Cameron today signed by writers, actors, politicans, filmmakers, trade unionists, artists. In it, they urge Cameron to “look for political solutions as the only viable way to end the conflict.” |
| The letter, signed by Frankie Boyle, Will Self and Caroline Lucas among others, reads: | The letter, signed by Frankie Boyle, Will Self and Caroline Lucas among others, reads: |
| The current rush to bomb Syria following the terrible events in Paris risks a dangerous escalation which will inflame the war there and increase bitterness against the West. The US has been bombing Isis for a year and admits that Isis is as strong as ever and has continued recruiting. | The current rush to bomb Syria following the terrible events in Paris risks a dangerous escalation which will inflame the war there and increase bitterness against the West. The US has been bombing Isis for a year and admits that Isis is as strong as ever and has continued recruiting. |
| The experience of the wars in Afghanistan Iraq and Libya shows that Western military interventions lead to large scale casualties, devastating destruction and huge flows of refugees. | The experience of the wars in Afghanistan Iraq and Libya shows that Western military interventions lead to large scale casualties, devastating destruction and huge flows of refugees. |
| Far from tackling terrorism the last fourteen years of war have seen massively increased Jihadi terrorist organisation around the world. | Far from tackling terrorism the last fourteen years of war have seen massively increased Jihadi terrorist organisation around the world. |
| Rather than ignoring this recent history by joining the long list of countries that have bombed Syria in the last year we urge the government to stop arming reactionary and aggressive regimes like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that sponsor terrorist groups and look for political solutions as the only viable way to end the conflict. | Rather than ignoring this recent history by joining the long list of countries that have bombed Syria in the last year we urge the government to stop arming reactionary and aggressive regimes like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that sponsor terrorist groups and look for political solutions as the only viable way to end the conflict. |
| Updated at 11.55am GMT | Updated at 11.55am GMT |
| 11.46am GMT11:46 | 11.46am GMT11:46 |
| David Cameron published a document on Thursday outlining his case for airstrikes against Islamic State. He said: “The threats to our interests and to our people are such that we cannot afford to stand aside and not to act. | David Cameron published a document on Thursday outlining his case for airstrikes against Islamic State. He said: “The threats to our interests and to our people are such that we cannot afford to stand aside and not to act. |
| “Throughout Britain’s history we have been called on time and again to make the hardest of decisions in defence of our citizens and our country. Today one of the greatest threats we face to our security is the threat from Isil.” | “Throughout Britain’s history we have been called on time and again to make the hardest of decisions in defence of our citizens and our country. Today one of the greatest threats we face to our security is the threat from Isil.” |
| In a statement to the Commons the prime minister asked: “If not now, when?” | In a statement to the Commons the prime minister asked: “If not now, when?” |
| Updated at 11.47am GMT | Updated at 11.47am GMT |
| 11.34am GMT11:34 | 11.34am GMT11:34 |
| Nearly 6,000 people have so far indicated on Facebook that they will attend the London protest organised by the Stop the War coalition.The Downing Street protest will begin at midday. Similar protests, public meetings and actions are planned in 18 towns and cities, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Swansea. | Nearly 6,000 people have so far indicated on Facebook that they will attend the London protest organised by the Stop the War coalition.The Downing Street protest will begin at midday. Similar protests, public meetings and actions are planned in 18 towns and cities, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Swansea. |
| Protesters have begun gathering outside Sheffield town hall. | Protesters have begun gathering outside Sheffield town hall. |
| Don't Bomb Syria protest #sheffield #stopthewar #sypeoplesassembly pic.twitter.com/ma0vAqLwVB | Don't Bomb Syria protest #sheffield #stopthewar #sypeoplesassembly pic.twitter.com/ma0vAqLwVB |
| 11.20am GMT11:20 | 11.20am GMT11:20 |
| Nicola Slawson | Nicola Slawson |
| Welcome to our live blog covering today’s protests against government plans to launch a bombing campaign in Syria. | Welcome to our live blog covering today’s protests against government plans to launch a bombing campaign in Syria. |
| Marches, public meetings and actions are planned in 18 towns and cities across the country, including a large gathering outside Downing Street and we’ll be blogging about the events throughout the day. | Marches, public meetings and actions are planned in 18 towns and cities across the country, including a large gathering outside Downing Street and we’ll be blogging about the events throughout the day. |
| 11.20am GMT11:20 | 11.20am GMT11:20 |
| If you’re attending a protest today, we’d like you to share your images, video and reasons why you’re taking part. Click on the blue button at the top of this article. We’ll use a selection of responses in our reporting.Your security is most important. We recognise it may not always be safe to record or share your experiences – so please think about this when sharing your content with GuardianWitness. | If you’re attending a protest today, we’d like you to share your images, video and reasons why you’re taking part. Click on the blue button at the top of this article. We’ll use a selection of responses in our reporting.Your security is most important. We recognise it may not always be safe to record or share your experiences – so please think about this when sharing your content with GuardianWitness. |