March of the Mummies Leeds: 9 pictures from Halloween themed city centre protest

More than 1,000 mums marched through Leeds this morning as part of a protest against the “shocking” treatment of mums and families by the Government.

Published 29th Oct 2022, 16:30 GMT

The Halloween-themed march saw mums, dads and children came out in force for the peaceful march.

Starting at the Briggate at 10.30am, it finished outside Leeds Town Hall.

The Halloween-themed event, dubbed March of The Mummies, aimed to demonstrate the “frightening lack of consideration” mothers have been granted by the Government in areas such as childcare, maternity leave and in the workplace.

1. March of the Mummies Protest

The Halloween-themed event, dubbed March of The Mummies, aimed to demonstrate the “frightening lack of consideration” mothers have been granted by the Government in areas such as childcare, maternity leave and in the workplace. Photo: Steve Riding

One of the protesters told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "We are supporting the cause for decent child care, affordable childcare, decent parental leave."

2. March of the Mummies Protest

One of the protesters told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "We are supporting the cause for decent child care, affordable childcare, decent parental leave." Photo: Steve Riding

Protestor Heather Winterburns, added: "It's ridiculous that people have to plan to have babies around when they will be able to afford not to work."

3. March of the Mummies Protest

Protestor Heather Winterburns, added: "It's ridiculous that people have to plan to have babies around when they will be able to afford not to work." Photo: Steve Riding

Crowds ignored the weather to come out in force to march through Leeds city centre.

4. March of the Mummies Protest

Crowds ignored the weather to come out in force to march through Leeds city centre. Photo: Steve Riding

The national protest is led by campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed and will see mothers and families marching through 11 regions to call for urgent Government reforms.

5. March of the Mummies Protest

The national protest is led by campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed and will see mothers and families marching through 11 regions to call for urgent Government reforms. Photo: Steve Riding

The ‘March of The Mummies’ protest was Halloween-themed to demonstrate the “frightening lack of consideration” mothers have been granted by the Government in areas such as childcare, maternity leave and in the workplace.

6. March of the Mummies Protest

The ‘March of The Mummies’ protest was Halloween-themed to demonstrate the “frightening lack of consideration” mothers have been granted by the Government in areas such as childcare, maternity leave and in the workplace. Photo: Steve Riding

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