Demo Reports... posted by Richard Seymour

As per usual, there is a great deal of variance on how today's international series of demos is being reported. BBC says, in its top story, that "some 25,000" marched today in London. The Guardian tells us, in a story tucked away in 'UK news' that "fewer than expected" marched, although they offer no estimate. ITN reports that 30,000 were expected by the police and STWC.

The number one story on Sky News is the international protests today, and they estimate a turn-out of 25,000 for today's march in London. The Telegraph reports the same turnout. CNN reports the same turnout for London, but 300,000 for Rome. It also reports Iraqis taking to the streets to protest the occupation. Fox News, remarkably, reports that London protest organisers put the turnout at 100,000 .

The Sydney Morning Herald reports a turnout of 2000 for the Sydney protest. The Mirror reports that 100,000 were due at the march, but police put the figure at 30,000.

Reports and columns will be linked and slated as soon as they arrive at my desk. Which will probably be tomorrow.