A CROWD of 1,500 people took part in a march in Shipley against Donald Trump’s presidency and the town MP’s public support for him.
A group called the Shipley Feminist Zealots organised this afternoon’s march against the new US president, amid claims that his attitude towards women is negative.
The peaceful protest saw the group of men, women and children walk from Shipley Market Square and back, going around the town centre via Westgate, New Kirkgate, past Shipley MP Philip Davies’ constituency office in Manor Lane, Wellcroft and Central Avenue.
The march was held to coincide with the Women’s March on Washington and other protests around the world to mark the first full day of Mr Trump’s presidency.
Jenny Wilson, of the Zealots group who helped organise the march, said: “I think it’s brilliant to have that turnout for a march in a small town like Shipley.
“It means something to have that type of turnout.
“People have travelled from Calderdale, North Yorkshire and Leeds to take part.”
The Zealot group’s name is a reference to a speech Mr Davies made last year, in which he criticised “feminist zealots” who only wanted equality when it suited them.
In an open letter to the group, Mr Davies said he has only ever argued for men and women to be treated equally. He has offered to meet the group, which they have accepted.
WOMENS MARCH SHIPLEY | short version https://t.co/AALTMU5yaZ
— Saskia (@simplysask) January 22, 2017
Our @Bridgesnotwallz banner made it to The Women's March in Shipley #LoveTrumpsHate #bridgesnoteslls @uzma_kazi pic.twitter.com/fbQQyoVrDA
— Touchstone (@Touchstone3) January 22, 2017
So proud to have been part of the Sister March - Shipley yesterday - "The Women's March" pic.twitter.com/gDh25g3JYt
— Sara Stewart (@twowitwowoo) January 22, 2017
Sister march in Shipley in response to the ones in America- women are fighting together globally which is beautiful #trump #drumptrump pic.twitter.com/u0qmq2Vrrm
— Connie✨ (@cumberbitchx_) January 21, 2017
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— Dr.Donnelly-Drummond (@DrTonyDrummond) January 21, 2017
All ages represented in Shipley today. March organised by @feministzealots pic.twitter.com/WxYd6L5KuY
— Angie Pedley (@AngiePedley) January 21, 2017
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— Carolyn Mendelsohn (@tarlyn) January 21, 2017
Some great slogans at todays March in Shipley @womensmarch @FeministZealots pic.twitter.com/jaOJGn1aAj
— Sharon (@liverbirds8) January 21, 2017
At the Shipley Feminist Zealots women's march. HUGE turnout. Great vibe. Strong women. #SFZ #WomensMarch
— Ruth Morton (@ruthenium7777) January 21, 2017
@Nicola_Slawson so great to March in #shipley with my 5 yo & 12 week old daughters (and 3 yo son) against misogyny everywhere pic.twitter.com/H1ioZLwbBi
— Ruth Patrick (@ruthpatrick0) January 21, 2017
1400 on march in #Shipley #shipleysistermarch #solidarity and #sisterhood 1400 #stickthatinyourpipe #PhilipDavies pic.twitter.com/ihpNnNYplX
— Pickle d'Lush (@pickledlush) January 21, 2017
Crowd of 1,200 people take part in women's march in Shipley https://t.co/Wol9mp5MDH pic.twitter.com/sdyhzYm8Na
— Fizz Archer (@Fizzarcher) January 21, 2017
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— Dorien Schampaert (@DorienSomething) January 21, 2017
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— Chris Young (@ChrisY_TandA) January 21, 2017
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— Ronnie Smith (@ronniesmith0614) January 21, 2017
Over 1000 people gather & march in Shipley #SFZ #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/CgKveNTalO
— Liz Ford (@FordConsulting) January 21, 2017
#SFZ Over 1200 people March in Shipley W.Yorks. Yorks for equality and love, against Trump and his friends. pic.twitter.com/YkquOImROv
— Christina Downes (@MCDownes5) January 21, 2017
Hundreds on the Equality March in Shipley. Women Men and children. #lotsofcake #greatspirit pic.twitter.com/RWmpomfN0g
— Glenys Thornton (@GlenysThornton) January 21, 2017
The women's march comes back into Shipley Market Square. Hundreds of people have taken part. pic.twitter.com/OskKzm3ZQT
— Mark Stanford (@MarkS_TandA) January 21, 2017
Solidarity in Shipley - women's march against Trumps racism and misogyny #hearourroar pic.twitter.com/J4K2nHDu4K
— John Wright (@docjohnwright) January 21, 2017
Come down to Shipley now and march against Trump and Davies and for peace & equality. pic.twitter.com/stkY7rZu6x
— Joolz Denby (@JoolzDenby) January 21, 2017
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— Carole Moss (@twelvebarsjazz) January 21, 2017
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— Sophie Johnstone (@soph_johnstone) January 21, 2017
People in #Shipley march in solidarity with women and all marginalised groups. Marching for peace & unity #WhyIMarch pic.twitter.com/F4otBkUo6i
— anna watson (@1annawatson) January 21, 2017
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