On 9 May, the day after the results of the general election were announced, hundreds of protestors marched on Westminster, demanding the ousting of of the Tory party.
Protestors hold placards as they demonstrate against 'Tax Dodging' outside the gates to Downing Stree Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty ImagesA protester waves a flag and holds up a picture of Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron.Stefan Wermuth/ReutersA police officer uses an extendeable baton to strike the hand of a protester.Stefan Wermuth/ReutersAn anti-government protestor is confronted by a policeman during a march down Whitehall.Rob Stothard/Getty ImagesAt least 17 people were arrested following the scuffles at a protest outside the Houses of Parliament.ReutersAnti-government protestors gather outside Conservative party headquarters on May 9, 2015 in London, EnglandRob Stothard/Getty ImagesThe Conservative party were confirmed as the winners of a closely fought general election.Rob Stothard/Getty ImagesDavid Cameron returned as Prime Minister, in results which shocked the nation.Rob Stothard/Getty ImagesAnti-government protestors are surrounded by police officers during a protest on Whitehall.Rob Stothard/Getty ImagesAn anti-government protestor stands in front of Downing Street. Most of the protestors called for an end to austerity measures, although some demanded the Conservatives' ousting.Rob Stothard/Getty ImagesAnti-government protestors gather outside Downing Street. Between 100-500 people attended the protest, which was organised at short notice on social media.Rob Stothard/Getty ImagesProtestors' signs described the Conservatives as "scum" and "evil". Some protestors reportedly made death threats against David Cameron.Rob Stothard/Getty ImagesA Chelsea pensioner walks past as police arrest a woman during clashes with demonstrators at the gates of Downing Street. The protests were held as VE Day celebrations continued nearby.Phil Noble/ReutersPolice officers raise their batons as a smoke bomb goes off at the gates of Downing Street.Stefan Wermuth/ReutersA demonstrator holding a placard walks among crowd retention barriers strewn across Whitehall.Phil Noble/ReutersProtesters and police face off at the gates of Downing Street.Stefan Wermuth/ReutersA police officer keeps a hold on a demonstrator during the protest. Protesters allegedly threw bottles, cans and smoke bombs at riot police. Stefan Wermuth/ReutersProtesters and police face off at the gates of Downing Street. Stefan Wermuth/ReutersAn injured police officer is helped by a colleague during clashes with demonstrators at the gates of Downing Street. At least four civilians and police officers were injured during the violence.Phil Noble/ReutersSome in the UK are questioning how the Conservative Party can be the dominant policial party, after only 37% of voters supporting them.Phil Noble/ReutersAnother major anti-austerity protest is being planned in London on 20 June. Phil Noble/Reuters
