what’s this idea of “austerity” anyway – so the rich can continue to lord it over everyone else, uninterrupted, because what’s good for them must be good for the rest of us?
Violence broke out on the streets of Brussels today as more than 100,000 people marched against EU-enforced austerity. Water cannons and tear gas were used in the centre of the Belgian capital as riot police tried to bring the situation under control. Fighting broke out soon after the end of a largely peaceful march organised by trade unions and left wing politicians. More here.