Activists scale Houses of Parliament

The banner drop was made at 1700 hours, just as 'Hell's Grannies' with Chris Knight from Democracy Village (dressed in drag with a zimmer frame) caused a stir at the front gates of Parliament. This distraction gave the activists, one of which was Maria Gallastegui from Peace Strike, time to scale the gates opposite the main entrance to Westminster Underground station.

Included in the drop was a 'Legal Warning' of which the first line reads. “Section 6 Criminal Law Act 1977 as amended by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.” It seems that this legal squatters rights notice is an attempt for the activists to secure a long term spot on the scaffolding. The first line states, " TAKE NOTICE, That we live in this property. It is our home and we intend to stay here."

The fact that Tony Blair did not attend his book signing in Waterstones Piccadilly and the event at the Tate Gallery later in the day is disappointing for many who wanted to protest out in the streets, with some no doubt wanting to perform a citizens arrest on Mr. Blair. Whilst some think it is a victory, others surely will have more anger pent up ready for future events.