Amsterdam sex workers protest against plan to move red light district

Protesters oppose mayor’s plan to move their trade to purpose-built ‘erotic centre’ away from city centre

Sex workers in Amsterdam have protested against the planned transfer of their famed red light district to an out-of-town “erotic centre”, in what is seen as part of a battle for the city’s soul.

Dozens of sex workers, many wearing masks to shield their identity, marched through the streets towards City Hall, one carrying a banner saying “If sex workers are not to blame then why are we being punished?”.