A huge march has taken place in London ahead of the G20 summit on April the 2nd. Leaders from 20 of the world’s most powerful countries will meet to discuss plans to tackle the current financial crisis. The 20 nations represent 85 per cent of the world’s economy. The marchers in the “Put People First” march come from all walks of life. They include trade unionists, charity workers, anti-globalization campaigners and those concerned about the environment. There are over 150 different organizations taking part. Many are voicing their concerns over jobs, the economy and climate change. Some of the banners at the march have slogans like "We hate the banks", "People before profit", "Out of Iraq and Afghanistan", and "Jobs, Justice, Climate".

Organizer Brendan Barber was enthusiastic about the march. He said: "Never before has such a wide coalition come together with such a clear message for world leaders.” He summed up the feeling of many marchers, saying: "The old ideas of unregulated free markets do not work. They have brought the world's economy to near-collapse, failed to fight poverty and have done far too little to move to a low-carbon economy." Mr. Barber told a press conference he hoped the G20 leaders would make a difference. "Of course, the G20 will not solve everything in a day's work, but leaders must sign up to boost the world economy and govern it better, and show us that they are trying to build a better world," he said.