Jeremy Corbyn leads protesters in London calling for a ceasefire in Gaza - with 20,000 joining march, despite organisers claiming 'hundreds of thousands' would be demonstrating

Jeremy Corbyn led protesters in London calling for a ceasefire in Gaza today - with 20,000 joining the march despite organisers claiming 'hundreds of thousands' would be demonstrating. Jeremy Corbyn led protesters in London calling for a ceasefire in Gaza today The former Labour Party leader was seen at the front of the march surrounded by signs calling for a ceasefire Mr Corbyn marched through the crowds before giving a speech imploring Rishi Sunak to call for a ceasefire in Gaza Protesters made their feelings known about Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer by creating an effigy of him The effigy of Sir Keir had the words 'Starmer for genocide' written on its forehead Mr Corbyn gave a speech to the crowds imploring Rishi Sunak to call for a ceasefire Today's London march was the first since the International Court of Justice scolded Israel for its strikes on areas of Gaza heavily populated by civilians, following a claim by South Africa that Israel is perpetrating genocide - an accusation it denies. Mr Corbyn said: 'We march because we believe; we march because the Palestinian people want and need our support' Keir Starmer attends the Memorial Service for former Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd at St Margaret's Church last month Protesters have gathered in Whitehall outside Downing Street to hear speeches from the likes of Jeremy Corbyn on Gaza The protesters gathered on Portland Place before marching down Regent Street towards Westminster This is the eighth national 'day of action' calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas Protesters with their faces painted in the colours of the Palestinian flag listen to speeches on Whitehall A man wearing a Rishi Sunak mask and a prisoner's uniform during the march in London Protesters are marching through London in the first major pro-Palestine action since the International Court of Justice called on Israel to minimise civilian casualties Protesters march down Regent Street heading for Westminster as they call for a ceasefire in Gaza A woman with a megaphone rallies pro-Palestine activists as they march through London Pro-Palestine protesters continue to claim that Israel is perpetrating genocide - a claim the country has strongly rebuked Pro-Palestine protesters gathered in London's Portland Place ahead of the march to Whitehall The parade is winding its way through central London and will end on Whitehall, where speeches will be made 'But I want to reassure you that the majority of protesters will be peaceful and we've got an extensive operation with hundreds of officers working to make sure that anybody who tries to cause any difficulties is dealt with swiftly and effectively.' 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸#CeasefireNOW #EndIsraelsGenocide #SaveGAZA pic.twitter.com/k19eunMKwY — Palestine Solidarity Campaign February 3, 2024 The Metropolitan Police has said the 'majority of protesters will be peaceful' - but vowed to crack down on any disruptive actors 'swiftly and effectively' Protestors march down Regent Street during the 'Ceasefire Now Stop The Genocide In Gaza' national UK demonstration on Saturday Around 10,000 people are belived to be taking part in today's march, according to the Met A woman with a face mask holds a 'watermelon' sign calling for a ceasefire in Gaza - the fruit is sometimes used as a symbol of Palestinian resistance to Israel's occupation of the territories Protestors hold signs reading 'rom the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' - a controversial slogan among some who feel it calls for the displacement of Israel Pro-Palestinian protesters hold up banners, flags and placards during a demonstration in London on Saturday February 3 Piers Corbyn is pictured during a pro-Palestine march in central London today, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign Pro-Palestinian protesters hold up banners, flags and placards during a demonstration in London on Saturday A man holds a sign reading 'Over 9000 children killed. Protesters march towards the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh during a simultaneous march in the Scottish capital Activists gathered outside Holyrood to echo calls for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas Thousands attended the Edinburgh demo, which took in Princes Street and the Royal Mile before advancing onto parliament Pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the Rafael weapons factory in Newcastle on Saturday as part of the national 'day of action' Activists held a banner with the faces of Sir Keir Starmer, Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak outside the arms manufacturer Activists stand with Palestinian flags outside the Newcastle factory of Israeli weapons firm Rafael This is the eighth Day of Action for Palestine since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, organised by a coalition of organisations including Stop the War, Friends of Al-Aqsa, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.