- 01 Apr 2026
NUJ members joined thousands who gathered in London on 28 March for the Together Alliance demonstration, in a powerful display of solidarity and resistance to the far right.
According to Together Alliance, half a million people attended the march, though the Metropolitan Police reported an estimate of 50,000 attendees.
The march, which brought together people of all ages and backgrounds, was marked by a strong sense of collective unity with thousands of trade union members filling up the streets. Dozens of NUJ members marched next to colleagues from Equity and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain, united behind banners stating, “creative workers together against the far right”, displaying a shared commitment across the creative and media sector.
Speakers including Dianne Abbott, Jeremy Corbyn, Billy Bragg, Zack Polanski and Hannah Spencer addressed the crowds with impassioned speeches at the starting pointing on Park Lane and the end point in Whitehall. There were also multiple artists performing sets and taking part in the ‘House Against Hate’ rave in Trafalgar Square.
The scale of the attendance was evident throughout the afternoon, with the march stretching so far that even after the NUJ bloc had completed the route, many people were still waiting to set off from the starting point on Park Lane.
For many NUJ members, the demonstration was an opportunity to stand up for media freedom, diversity and the right to report without intimidation.
The NUJ’s presence reinforced the union’s long-standing commitment to equality, anti-racism and the protection of journalists facing hostility in their work.
Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary said:
“The scale and spirit of Saturday’s march sends a clear message: the politics of hate and division will not go unchallenged. Seeing large numbers of people come together in solidarity shows the power of collective action and the importance of trade unions in defending equality, human rights, and justice.
“For the trade union movement, this moment is a reminder of what we can achieve when we organise.
“But our allyship does not end here. The NUJ will build on this momentum by continuing to organise within the union, backing colleagues facing hostility in the workplace, challenge mis and disinformation, and standing with the wider trade union movement to defeat the far right.”
Georgina Morris, NUJ vice president said:
“I was proud to march on Saturday alongside NUJ members, our sister unions and so many others who believe in fairness, decency and community.
“As trade unionists, our members know the power of standing together to combat discrimination, prejudice and inequality.
“We must continue to make sure our message of hope and unity is heard loud and clear.”
Gerry Curran, NUJ co-president said:
“Seeing NUJ members march with others across the trade union movement and creative sectors was an inspiring reminder of the strength that comes from standing together. At a time when society is becoming so polarised by the politics of the far right, it is important that we continue to speak out collectively against hatred and division.”
Roger McKenzie, NUJ Black Members’ Council co-chair said:
“It was great to see so many NUJ members turn out on Saturday to demonstrate our commitment to unity and solidarity. I know that there were many more NUJ members present than marched with our national banner.
“I heard later from many more who either couldn’t get through to us with such huge numbers present or who, for whatever reason, chose to march under another banner. We should also acknowledge that the trip down to London for many of our members was not practical or even, for many, affordable.
“The important thing now is how we build on this presence in the NUJ and what we can do to support the efforts of the organisers to make sure that bringing half a million people together through the streets of London is not wasted. That discussion must begin immediately.”
https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-members-join-historic-together-alliance-march.html
