Hundreds attend Leeds City Square cuts protest

Hundreds of trades union members, local residents and students attended a teatime rally in Leeds City Square this evening. Organised by Leeds Trades Union Council , the protest was attended by about 300 people who were angry at the cuts announced today by chancellor George Osborne. Bill Adams, TUC regional secretary for Yorkshire and Humber said: "There are 104,000 public sector workers in Leeds and cuts of 20% will lead to over 20,000 job losses." One union member, George Barker, said: "We have to make a stand - today was an attack on the poor and the welfare state. We're not just here for ourselves, but for everybody's jobs. Today's just the start of our campaign - it doesn't end once this rally finishes." Another, Paula Smith, added: "It's important to make a stand against these cuts - people's homes and livelihoods are at stake." The Leeds Trades Union Council is also organising transport to a major regional union rally in Sheffield on Saturday. What do you think? Have your say in the comments section below.