Women’s Marches across Britain rally against sexism

UK Women’s March on Saturday

Thousands of people joined Women’s Marches in towns and cities across Britain to rage against sexism. 

The marches, organised by new group UK Women’s March 2025, came just two days before sexist abuser Donald Trump’s inauguration. 

Up to 3,000 people joined the march in London from Waterloo to Old Palace Yard opposite parliament. 

Serafina, who came from Ramsgate, told Socialist Worker, “Women need abortion rights. Abortion rights are human rights. It’s healthcare. 

“We shouldn’t have to fight to be treated like human beings. We get treated like we can’t do our jobs when we have babies.”

Another protester said that she had marched for abortion rights in 1970s—and was furious that she had to get back on the streets. 

Abbie from Southend said, “I’m marching because I’m angry about everything women have to deal with—and for abortion rights. People give bullshit reasons to oppose abortion, but foetuses are not babies and the same people don’t care about bombing babies in Palestine.”

Megan had come from Stevenage to join her first march with her daughter. Like many marchers, Megan had experienced domestic violence. “I feel so angry—but coming here makes me feel part of something bigger,” she said. 

“I want things to change for the next generation and I want to show solidarity with women around the world.” 

The Women’s Marches saw around 600 in Manchester, over 500 in Edinburgh, around 400 in Nottingham and 200 in Brighton. 

Jade, who helped to organise the Sheffield march, said, “We are thrilled. It was absolutely incredible—500 women and allies. Now let’s keep up the momentum!” 

In London, marchers chanted, “Women’s rights, trans rights,” as they made their way across Westminster Bridge. 

At a rally, UK Women’s March London co-lead Elisa said, “A sexist abuser, Donald Trump, is back in the White House on Monday. He wants to roll back abortion rights, and enact mass deportations, which will affect millions of women. 

“What happens in the United States affects everyone. A member of Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk, has seized on the horrors of child abuse to push racist lies and a far right agenda in Britain. And he’s supported by Nigel Farage, who also wants to roll back abortion rights. 

“Across the world, states are attacking women’s rights whether it’s in Hungary, Iran or Afghanistan. International solidarity is vital—and that’s why I stand with the women of Palestine who fight against colonial, racist and sexist violence.”  

She told Socialist Worker a “united movement that challenges sexism, racism and all forms of oppression” and “says trans women are women” is vital to winning. 

Sophia Beach, a Jewish socialist and Palestine activist, told the crowd, “I stand with every Palestinian woman who has been resisting Israeli apartheid—not just for a year but for the last 76 years.”

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP said, “When one woman is oppressed, we are all oppressed. Oppression is interconnected so our feminism has to be intersectional too. 

“Feminism which doesn’t challenge racism and imperialism is no feminism. Women are not not free until all women are free.”

Janet Maiden, a nurse and member of the Unison union, got a big cheer when she said, “Women’s rights, trans rights!” 

She continued, “It was great to see Gisele Pelicot standing up for herself. And let’s not forget Sarah Everard—we are opposing a sexist system that kills women.”  

Janet added, “Women’s place in the trade union. When a young doctor was murdered in Calcutta, millions of health workers went on strike.” 

Other speakers included campaigner Pasty Stevenson and barrister Dr Charlotte Proudman, who spoke about her recent battle against sexism from the Bar Standards Board. 

Many other speakers encouraged support for the migrant support movement, the anti-racist movement, and the reproductive justice movement. 

The Women’s Marches show the mood to fight sexism in society.

We will be updating this article with more reports.