Thousands have turned out in Rome for an anti-government demonstration organised by the right-wing Northern League.<br /><br /> The rally was called by the new leader of the party, Matteo Salvini, and immigration was a main talking point.<br /><br /> “I want to change Italy so the economy is able to get back on track,” said Salvini. “This is currently being prevented by Brussels and crazy European policies.”<br /><br /> The rally was called just <br />over two months ahead of regionalelections.<br /><br /> Some opinion polls suggest the Northern League could be overtaking the Forza Italia party of Silvio Berlusconi as the largest party of the right in Italy. <br /><br /> “Limited and controlled immigration is positive,” said Salvini. “But immigration through the rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean is a disaster.” <br /><br /> A counter rally was organised to coincide with the one held by the Northern League.<br /><br /> Some 35,000 people from leftist groups turned out to voice their opposition to Salvini.
