Make Them Pay and Palestine protests at the weekend.

In a busy weekend for protests the Make Them Pay demo in London saw thousands take to the streets to demand the Government

1. Tax the super-rich
2. Protect workers, not billionaires
3. Make polluters pay

Make Them Pay is supported by more than 50 organisations and groups fighting for social justice in the UK including Extinction Rebellion, as well as individuals. As COP approaches we must make people aware that there are simple solutions to the many crises we face, if only politicians had the political will to implement them. Find out more at makethempay.org.uk.

Make Polluters Pay!The super rich and big oil companies disproportionately harm our environment and contribute to climate collapse. Let’s tax them properly and invest in our public services and a greener future with sustainable energy.

— Tax Justice UK (@taxjusticeuk.bsky.social) 2025-09-20T12:50:51.595Z

Here is part of new leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski’s speech. And director of Friends of the Earth Asad Rehman said “the richest 1% emit more carbon than two thirds of the world combined”. (thanks to Adrian Cruden for these)

Make Them Pay march yesterday through central London. Some great speakers including Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, and Asad Rehman of Friends of the Earth.

— (@xrsoutheast.bsky.social) 2025-09-21T11:40:14.386Z

Extreme wealth in the hands of a few is both polluting our planet and undermining the fight against poverty.On the 20 September, we’ll take to the streets of Central London to demand that the UK government introduces taxes on the super rich. March with us 👉 bit.ly/46f99Mm

— Oxfam GB (@oxfamgb.bsky.social) 2025-09-10T07:46:01.864Z

In Sheffield on Saturday in torrential rain the streets were filled with a silent demonstration in memorial to all the people that have been killed in Gaza. Coffins represented some of the different groups of people that have been targetted by the IDF, such as Journalists, Health Workers and Children. See the blog here. and a reel of photos here. https://www.facebook.com/reel/2020910822009196

On Friday I was honoured to be able to speak to the station rally about the Insure our Survival blockade of AXA and AIG in Manchester.

Umberto also spoke about the rise of fascism.

And Julie spoke about the situation in the West Bank