LIVE: Million Mask March takes place in London as new lockdown begins in UK

 

The annual Million Mask March is taking place in London, on November 5, as protesters gather to denounce global corporations, government corruption, police brutality and systematic racism. The event takes place on the same day that a nationwide lockdown is put into force in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus. From this day until December 2, people across the UK are only permitted to leave households for essential reasons such as work, education and essential shopping. People from different households are also not allowed to meet inside or outside, with few exceptions. The 'Million Mask March,' called for by Anonymous, is famed for featuring demonstrators wearing Guy Fawkes masks, adopted by the collective from the 'V for Vendetta' novel.​ Anti-lockdown protesters have said they will join the march this year as well