EmmaB: "A strong and well formulated argument CAN mobilise public opinion but there are considerable vested interests behind this ideological attack on the Welfare State and it will not be an easy task"

As such it's important that the demos don't descend into 'blood on the streets' because that way any groundswell of opinion will swiftly turn upon those arguing against the cuts. For myself, I'd certainly far rather be involved in a carnival vibe with people singing songs (be they "anti BNP" or otherwise) and uniting in fraternity with each other, than getting my head kicked in however hard that might be.