“ The "weather" endured during the London Women's March is an unscripted variable that inadvertently tests and reveals the depth of political commitment. Marching in a cold, persistent January rain is not a logistical footnote; it is a political act of perseverance. It separates the fair-weather supporter from the determined activist and becomes part of the shared story of sacrifice that binds the community. This shared hardship can forge a stronger, more resilient sense of camaraderie. Politically, it provides a powerful narrative tool—"they showed up in the pouring rain"—that underscores the seriousness of the participants and the urgency of their cause. Conversely, unseasonably bright weather can lend the event an air of optimistic destiny. The weather grounds the high-minded political discourse in the immediate, physical reality of the body, a reminder that political struggle is undertaken by flesh-and-blood people. It introduces an element of humble contingency, a recognition that even the most carefully planned political actions are subject to forces beyond human control, much like the broader struggle for justice itself. ”