> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# What happened at the Plymouth national strike protest and counter-protest
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/live-updates-from-plymouth-national-strike-protest-and-counter-protest/
- Published: 2025-05-24T10:33:39.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-26T13:00:26.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Protests, #editors-picks, News

Police were deployed in large numbers yesterday as rival groups held a protest and counter-protest in Plymouth city centre.

The “Great British National Strike” protest began at noon near the Sundial on Armada Way, with a counter-protest quickly forming in opposition. 

Tensions ran high throughout the afternoon, with a visible police presence working to keep groups apart.

**Live updates from the protest appeared in the feed below:**

**Sign up for free below to get notified with all the latest breaking news from Plymouth Plus.**

## Sign up for Plymouth Plus

24/7 local, independent news bringing you breaking stories, live updates, sports, events, opinions, photos, videos and more.

Sign up 

Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. 

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.