21 October 2011
Statement about campsite in the City and St Paul's
protesters
Stuart Fraser, the Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s
Policy and Resources Committee, said today:
‘’The City will accommodate lawful protest but this should not
involve a long-term campsite that blocks the highway.
‘’There are issues about a major place of worship being forced
to close - and the significant economic impact the campsite is
having on nearby businesses, almost all of which are retail –
rather than financial.
‘’We hope common sense will prevail and those camping around the
Cathedral will recognise that they are damaging the integrity of
their protest by their actions - and they decide to disperse in a
peaceful manner.’’
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