‘Kill the bill’ protesters rally across England and Wales

Demonstrations against crackdown on right to protest are organised in 25 cities including London

Protesters have rallied in central London and dozens of other cities in England and Wales against a crime bill that critics say will impose severe restrictions on the right to protest.

There were scuffles between police and protesters in Parliament Square on Saturday afternoon after thousands marched in opposition to the bill from Hyde Park. It came after protesters had rallied outside parliament to hear speeches against the police, crime, sentencing and courts bill, then blocked the road.