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Saturday, 7 December, 2002, 19:26 GMT
In pictures: Firefighters converge on London
Despite the rain, thousands of firefighters marched through London on Saturday in support of the ongoing pay dispute.
They were supported by other union leaders, as well as teachers and other public sector workers. Members are calling for a sizeable pay rise when negotiations with conciliatory service Acas resume next week.
The march was the largest organised since the pit closures
Protestors braved the cold and the rain
Firefighters have already been on strike twice
Thousands of placards were made up for the protest
FBU chief Andy Gilchrist addressed the rally
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