Protesters set up camp in Parliament Square
17th May 2010
Tourists last night described the camp as an “eyesore” and said it was “unbelievable” police had allowed the protesters, who have been joined by a number of homeless people, to remain.
Police have searched tents, but have not evicted the protesters, who said they had not applied for permission to hold a demonstration.
It is against the law to hold an unauthorised protest within a square mile of Parliament.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan police said that the force is having “ongoing dialogue” with the group and that they are monitoring the situation.
- Thank God you don’t live in Britain.
- Without eternal vigilance, it could happen here. Probably in D.C.