Pride in London 2023: Thousands march from Hyde Park as part of capital's LGBT parade as Just Stop Oil attempt to disrupt event
more than 30,000 people expected to take part in the parade itself.The event marked 51 years since the first march for LGBTQ+ rights through the capital.Watch live:Pride in London 2023 paradeMetropolitan Police confirmed they made seven arrests for public nuisance after a "small number of protesters" sat down in the road at Piccadilly junction with Down Street 1.30pm.The arrests were made at around 1.45pm with the road cleared within minutes to allow the parade to continue, the force said.Just Stop Oil had warned of potential disruption ahead of the march as it called on Pride in London not to accept sponsorship money from "high-polluting industries".
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