Protesters Support Fired Dockworkers

Demonstrators marching in support of fired dockworkers threw bottles, paint and an orange smoke bomb at police guarding the entrance to Downing Street, where Prime Minister John Major has his official residence. Dozens of police donned riot gear to protect themselves, and many officers were splattered with paint, but the demonstrators did not penetrate the metal gates at the street’s entrance. Major was away campaigning for the May 1 general election. The protest could focus renewed attention on one issue of the campaign: the possible revival of union power if the opposition Labor Party wins.