Hundreds gather for Thatcher 'party' in Trafalgar Square

Hundreds at Thatcher protests

A number of anti-Margaret Thatcher protests took place on Saturday, ahead of next Wednesday's funeral at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

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Hundreds of people gathered in the rain at London's Trafalgar Square tonight to mark the death of Baroness Thatcher.

Music played at Trafalgar Square, although some protesters left the 'party' early Credit: ITV News/Lewis Vaughan Jones

Protesters against the former Prime Minister's legacy brought sparklers, party poppers and balloons.

Some drank cider and Champagne while others wore party hats as they chanted slogans about Lady Thatcher, who died on Monday.

Protesters chanted anti-Thatcher slogans Credit: ITV News/Lewis Vaughan Jones

Last updated Sat 13 Apr 2013

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