Borlänge Social Democrats marched on May 1 with red flags

Borlänge's Social Democrats celebrated May 1 with a march from Sveatorget to Folkets hus. Red flags waved in the wind and banners demanded changes. Peter Hultqvist joined the demonstration.

On Friday, Borlänge's Social Democrats marched through the city center, with red flags waving in the wind. The procession stretched from Sveatorget to Folkets hus in a long, winding line.

Peter Hultqvist was among the participants in the demonstration. Banners and signs carried messages such as "Vi kräver mer av Sverige", "Dags för sänkt arbetstid" and "Slopa karensen".

The event marked the traditional May 1 celebration for the party in Borlänge, as reported by Dala-Demokraten. Birgitta Wiberg covered the occasion.

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