Put People First - A March march for jobs, justice and the climate

This Saturday, (the 28^th March) I'm leaving my Hackney comfort zone and heading into the bustle of central London for the Put People First march for jobs, justice and the climate.

Greenpeace is one of the 50 organisations supporting the march, which is calling for - among other things - a green new deal to help rebuild the economy and create green jobs. Global leaders are meeting in London on 2nd April for the G20 meeting, so this is the stuff we want them to be focusing on. Check out the full list of demands at www.putpeoplefirst.org.uk

Put People First is a coalition of organisations ranging from environmental and development charities to unions, churches and mosques, and we are expecting thousands of people from all walks of life to take to the streets and send a strong message to the G20 leaders. If you can make it to London, please join them.

The march will start at 11am at Victoria Embankment and head to Hyde Park for a rally with speakers and entertainment including comedian Mark Thomas and environmentalist Tony Juniper. Visit the website for more details including a route map. (I appreciate that not everyone lives in London, but if you do want to travel down for the march, Put People First are organising coaches from various places around the UK - check their website for details.)

Come and say hello if you spot me. I'll be the one in the glasses.