Demonstrators protest against government cuts

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander is ambushed by protesters as he gives television interviews near parliament. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images Demonstrators hold placards as they prepare to march towards Downing Street. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images Protesters gather outside Downing Street. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images A demonstrator wearing a mask depicting the chancellor, George Osborne, protests against goverment spending cuts. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images Police officers stand guard in front of Downing Street. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images Demonstrators hold placards as they march towards Downing Street. Photograph: Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images Protesters march to Downing Street to protest against public spending cuts. Photograph: Lennart Preiss/AP A demonstrator protests against cuts following the announcement of the spending review. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA