Thousands took to the streets of London today, led by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, to protest climate change. The event was part of a worldwide day of protest with almost 2,500 similar events taking place globally ahead of a United Nations (UN) climate summit in Paris. Organisers claimed that about 50,000 people took part in the London march this afternoon; with other UK events took place in cities including Newcastle and Belfast. Campaigners from groups such as Greenpeace, Oxfam, Friends of the Earth, ActionAid and the World Wildlife Fund marched alongside feminist groups and campaigners from local campaigns such as a group protesting against fracking in Lancashire. They held signs that read “No climate genocide” and “I am a climate migrant”. Some chanted “we are the wretched of the earth” and “save our planet”. Most attendees were focused on climate change and CO2 emissions, but others had other social justice issues on their minds. One woman screamed, “Smash the patriarchy now!” Another spoke about animal rights. Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, actresses Emma Thompson and Vanessa Redgrave, singers Thom Yorke and Charlotte Church, and the Green MP Caroline Lucas all took part. The protest comes as a poll, published on the eve