| Members of the public gather in Parliament Square and enjoy lunch before the protest begins. Parliament Square, London. June 2008. |  |
They listen to speeches on an 'open mic' directly outside Parliament. Parliament Square, London. June 2008. |  |
After finishing their speeches, they move toward Whitehall in an attempt to move to Downing Street to make clear their opposition to the US president and the British Prime Minister. Parliament Square, London. June 2008. |  |
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| Metropolitan police officers attempt to grab people from the crowd which has formed in front of barricades in order to prevent them from 'spoiling' the photo opportunity in Downing Street. Parliament Square, London. June 2008. |  |
The crowd lose patience with the poor judgement of the officers and tear down the barriers. Parliament Square, London. June 2008. |  |
Walter Wolfgang and Labour MP, Tony Benn, leave the crowd as it becomes clear what the police have in mind. Parliament Square, London. June 2008. |  |
| Metropolitan 'snatch team' officers move into the crowd and carry out random arrests of those standing around quietly talking. Parliament Square, London. June 2008. |  |
A man is dragged by his neck away from Westminster tube station after being cornered by 'snatch team' officers. Parliament Square, London. June 2008. |  |
A Metropolitan police officer dressed in riot uniform wears 'pro-war' insignia on his chest during the operation planned and conducted by Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Ian Blair. Parliament Square, London. June 2008. |  |
Members of the public gather in Parliament Square and enjoy lunch before the protest begins. Parliament Square, London. June 2008.
They listen to speeches on an 'open mic' directly outside Parliament. Parliament Square, London. June 2008.
After finishing their speeches, they move toward Whitehall in an attempt to move to Downing Street to make clear their opposition to the US president and the British Prime Minister. Parliament Square, London. June 2008.
Metropolitan police officers attempt to grab people from the crowd which has formed in front of barricades in order to prevent them from 'spoiling' the photo opportunity in Downing Street. Parliament Square, London. June 2008.
The crowd lose patience with the poor judgement of the officers and tear down the barriers. Parliament Square, London. June 2008.
Walter Wolfgang and Labour MP, Tony Benn, leave the crowd as it becomes clear what the police have in mind. Parliament Square, London. June 2008.
Metropolitan 'snatch team' officers move into the crowd and carry out random arrests of those standing around quietly talking. Parliament Square, London. June 2008.
A man is dragged by his neck away from Westminster tube station after being cornered by 'snatch team' officers. Parliament Square, London. June 2008.
A Metropolitan police officer dressed in riot uniform wears 'pro-war' insignia on his chest during the operation planned and conducted by Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Ian Blair. Parliament Square, London. June 2008.
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