“Young Brits fed up with old policies”
Anti-government protests have gained momentum in the UK as most young Britons are fed up with the old policies of the Conservatives, says an analyst.
“The young Britons are looking for a real change in their conditions,” Political Commentator Nigel Flanagan told Press TV’s UK Desk.
At least three police officers have been injured and treated in hospital after clashes with anti-capitalist protesters on Thursday. At least 50 arrests were made, mainly for "public order offences."
“The protesters were demanding a revolution and an end to austerity measures. There are two main points about the protest: First of all, the protesters are overwhelmingly young people who are disaffected with the traditional politics….and the second point is that the government has begun to fight with the people,” he said.
Flanagan went on saying that the policies of the government are just in the interest of some certain groups and this has fueled anti-government sentiments among the young people.
He stressed that the Labour Party managed to attract the public attention by putting its focus on anti-austerity measures.
“The importance of Thursday protest is that it shows the rejection of the Conservatives’ policies in the country,” he said.
He predicted a more unstable future for UK given the public dissatisfaction with the government’s policies adding the country is set to face more crises.
Thursday’s rally dubbed as the Million Mask March was organized by Anonymous to hit back at austerity measures and perceived inequality brought about by the government.
According to police, some protesters tried to enter Great George Street, a short distance from Conservative party headquarters, which was closed off.
A line of police and mounted officers formed a barrier against the densely packed protesters screaming about inequality.
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