Thousands of protesters have poured into the streets of London to voice outrage about the governmentâ„¢s proposed changes to the NHS.
The protest, backed by an unprecedented coalition of British trade unions, Labour MPs, medical staff and anti-privatization campaign groups, was organized against planned privatization and closures across London including nine accident and emergency departments, several maternity units and thousands of hospital bed.
The Save Our NHS demonstrators marched in the British capital on Saturday, holding banners with slogans including Å“NHS not for sale” and Å“Keep our NHS public”.
The protesters also handed a letter to the British Prime Ministerâ„¢s office at No 10 Downing Street demanding him to halt Å“closures and privatization threats to the NHS”.
The rally was called after a set of closures and downgrades of A&E departments and other services at London hospitals that led to the massive 25,000-srong march to defend Lewisham hospital.
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This article originally appeared on : Press TV