Thursday saw the fulfilment of the threat of strikes by thousands of public-sector workers across the UK.
The main professions participating include teachers, which has resulted in a number of schools closing across the country. 100,000 civil servants are estimated to have gone on strike.
Protestors massed to march in Whitehall, with some conflicts with police occurring throughout the day.
The key points of contention are the consequences of the Government spending cuts on public-sector pay and pensions.
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