120,000 turn out for Make Poverty History rally

More people than expected turned out today to demand action on world poverty at one of Scotland’s biggest ever demonstrations.

120,000 turn out for Make Poverty History rally
Sat, 02 Jul, 2005 - 13:09

More people than expected turned out today to demand action on world poverty at one of Scotland’s biggest ever demonstrations.

According to police, about 120,000 – 20,000 more than predicted – have arrived in Edinburgh by air and coach for the Make Poverty History rally and march, aimed at putting pressure on G8 leaders meeting in Scotland next week.

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