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“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010
in Politics, on the 9th of March 2010
“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010

“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London bringing Parliament Square to a sta

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“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010

Today, the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London bringing Parliament Square to a sta

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“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010

Today, the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London bringing Parliament Square to a sta

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“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010

Today, the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London bringing Parliament Square to a sta

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“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010

Today, the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London bringing Parliament Square to a sta

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“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010

Today, the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London bringing Parliament Square to a sta

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“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010

Today, the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London bringing Parliament Square to a sta

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“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010

Today, the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London bringing Parliament Square to a sta

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9th March 2010 the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, UK. 09/03/2010.

Today, Tuesday 9th March 2010, the “No To the Bike Parking Tax” protest group, who represent motorcyclists and scooterists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in central London

According to their website the group demands “The total withdrawal of all parking taxes levied on motorcyclists and scooterists and a full refund of all fees paid to date by riders who had no other option but to pay them”.

Furthermore they go on to claim that they “…strongly hold that this scheme is nothing other than revenue-raising and a designed to deter motorcycle and scooter usage”

Westminster City Council however say that the fees are to raise funds to improve facilities and increase the number of parking bays.

London, England, UK, 09/03/2010

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“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010
“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010
“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010
“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010
“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010
“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010
“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010
“No To the Bike Parking Tax” protestors, who represent motorcyclists who object to the introduction of parking fees by Westminster City Council, staged a protest ride in London bringing Parliament Square to a standstill. London, England. 09/03/2010

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