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Far-left protesters have been accused of trying to “hijack” the grief of Grenfell Tower survivors, using it to push their own political agenda for “violent or destructive means.”

Large numbers of activists are planning a “Day of Rage” demonstration on Westminster aimed against Theresa May’s Conservative Government on Wednesday.

Organised by Movement for Justice By Any Means Necessary (MFJ), the protest is a reaction to the Grenfell Tower fire and “brutal austerity, cuts and anti-immigrant attacks”.

But leaders of the march on Downing Street have been branded “despicable” by community groups working closely with the victims of last week’s tragedy that left at least 79 people dead.

Volunteers at the Clement James Centre, who are providing aid to survivors, said they “cannot emphasise enough” how much Grenfell residents are against the demo.

One charity worker, Howard Taylor, said: "I cannot emphasise enough how against this many of the affected residents I've spoken to are and they do not want their grief hijacked for any violent or destructive means.

"They're angry, they're grieving but they are working to bring about positive change & action through conversations with the right people."

“They want their voices about this to be heard just as loudly. If the streets are closed, we cannot effectively continue our aid operation in the area, and if any violence ensues, the issue takes a whole new direction.”

Others have claimed the hard-Left protestors are “despicably” using the tragedy to pedal their own agenda.

Conservative MP for Romford Andrew Rosindell told the Daily Mail: "What is particularly shocking is that they are pretending it is about the tragedy at Grenfell Tower.

It just seems like the hard-Left using it as an excuse to forward their agenda, which is despicable."

Fellow Tory MP Jacob Rees Mogg said: “Inciting a day of rage when Parliament reassembles after an election is an attempt to replace democracy and the rule of law with mob power. No democrat can support it.”

Amid concerns over potential violence at the demo, attendees have been urged to keep their activities peaceful.

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said: "To everyone planning on demonstrating against Theresa May's Government over the next few weeks, it is vital that these protests are peaceful."

The demonstration will take place as Theresa May sets out her legislative programme for the next two years in the Queen’s Speech today. It will see demonstrators march to Downing Street at 1pm.