Key Events
Our reporter's take on today's events
The bid to save Huddersfield’s A&E took their battle to the most powerful address in the UK today.
Read the full story here from our reporter, Dave Himelfield, who went to London with them
Petition is delivered at Downing Street
Well that’s it - the petition has been delivered! We’ve had word that no-one official would come out to accept it, but the petition is signed and delivered - but as for sealed will it be enough to unseal the deal on closing our A&E?
Group reach Downing Street - and pause for selfie!
The campaigners have now got to Downing Street and have been joined by our local MPs! But that hasn’t stopped them pausing for a quick selfie.
When in Rome London!
HandsOffHRI at Department of Health
The group have now arrived at the Department of Health in Westminster.
They’re being joined by groups from Ealing in West London and Grantham.
Hands Off HRI arrive in Trafalgar Square
They have arrived! Hands Off HRI are now in Trafalgar Square and have joined campaigners from across the country to protest against cuts to hospitals.
Downing Street schedule delayed to 2.30pm
The schedule to head to Downing Street has now moved to 2.30pm due to travel issues with our local MPs.
But we’ll have plenty more for you until then...!
We're here!
They have arrived! Hands Off HRI are now in central London. Media have arrived, and so have other groups from around the UK to show support.
Come on team, let’s do this!
Delays on the motorway
Oh dear...take back what I just said. Looks like there’ll be a bit of a hold up...
Hands Off HRI getting closer to the city
The group are currently at Watford Gap services and should be arriving in central London at about 11.30am as scheduled.
Hands Off HRI auction
While we’re waiting on the group to arrive in London, why not consider buying tickets to the Hands Off HRI fundraising auction on Friday?
There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, with Huddersfield Town reserving a top table for hard-working local NHS staff, which you can nominate by emailing contact@handsoffhri.com.
The auction takes place at 7pm on October 15 at Cedar Court at Ainley Top. Tickets are £25 each or £280 for a table of 12.
Today's schedule
Here is today’s schedule for the campaign group. Looks like it’s a long day, but worth it if it makes our voices heard.
A real show of spirit
Great to see so many turning out and so much spirit! Let’s hope Jeremy Hunt hears our voices over the London bustle today.
The bus should arrive in London late morning, so expect plenty of action at around midday...
Good morning and welcome to the petition day live blog!
Good morning all. The group have set off from St Georges Square now as the coach is heading towards Trafalgar Square. Campaigners have unveiled their new banner - what do you think?
Stay with us all through today as we let you know how they are getting on.
The campaign will be joined later by our local MPs Barry Sheerman, Paula Sherriff and Jason McCartney, who have all come out in support of the campaign.
You can also see our countdown clock to D-Day on the proposals here.