Hundreds take part in protest over soaring living costs in Belfast

Hundreds of activists have taken part in a protest in Belfast over the soaring living costs and rise in energy prices (Handout picture by Brendan Harkin)

Hundreds of activists taking part in a protest in Belfast have demanded action on soaring living costs and rising energy prices.

The protest, organised by the Cost of Living Coalition Belfast, started at Custom House Square at around 1pm and made its way to Writers’ Square, where a number of speeches took place.