FMD ALLIANCE MARCH
Farming Community | 15.08.2001 11:07
March on London 20th August 2001 to present petition for a demand of a Public Enquiry and Vaccination of Animals
FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE ALLIANCE
13.08.01March on London - following our meeting yesterday 12 August with representatives of all the FMD campaign groups in the country, to begin our direct action it has been decided to hold a protest in London on 20 August, 2001. Meeting at Hyde Park, at 1 pm and then proceeding to march to 10 Downing Street to hand in the many petitions that have been signed stating that we will only accept a full and open Public Inquiry. Farmers and general public at least have one thing in common, they must be told where taxpayers money has gone and why. The protest march will be led by Noel Edmunds, and other celebraties will also take part.
This is only the beginning, if Mr Blair still refuses to listen to the people of this country, we shall take Lord Haskins' advice and follow the example of the French farmers, which is something we do not wish to do but unfortunately with the arrogant attitude of Messrs Blair, Beckett, Whitty , Morley & Haskins, they leave us with little choice.
No doubt the spin machine is already warming up but if Mr Blair feels it is safe enough to open up footpaths, it is safe enough for us to come and walk through his backyard!
All members will be advised of arrangements re transport/coaches.times etc.,
For further details and contact numbers in your area tel 01291 690224, fax 01291 690984 Mob 0777 3920306 e mail
secretary@farmersforaction.fsnet.co.uk
13.08.01March on London - following our meeting yesterday 12 August with representatives of all the FMD campaign groups in the country, to begin our direct action it has been decided to hold a protest in London on 20 August, 2001. Meeting at Hyde Park, at 1 pm and then proceeding to march to 10 Downing Street to hand in the many petitions that have been signed stating that we will only accept a full and open Public Inquiry. Farmers and general public at least have one thing in common, they must be told where taxpayers money has gone and why. The protest march will be led by Noel Edmunds, and other celebraties will also take part.
This is only the beginning, if Mr Blair still refuses to listen to the people of this country, we shall take Lord Haskins' advice and follow the example of the French farmers, which is something we do not wish to do but unfortunately with the arrogant attitude of Messrs Blair, Beckett, Whitty , Morley & Haskins, they leave us with little choice.
No doubt the spin machine is already warming up but if Mr Blair feels it is safe enough to open up footpaths, it is safe enough for us to come and walk through his backyard!
All members will be advised of arrangements re transport/coaches.times etc.,
For further details and contact numbers in your area tel 01291 690224, fax 01291 690984 Mob 0777 3920306 e mail
secretary@farmersforaction.fsnet.co.uk
Farming Community
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Good luck
16.08.2001 17:44
I will be ready to support farmers for action in any *direct action* they may be willing to levy on the bloodthirsy government.
townie
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UPDATE
17.08.2001 19:26
farmersforaction
March on London 20 August August 16 2001,
post update 10:55 PM
DETAILS OF MARCH
Congregate at Speakers Corner, Hyde Park between 12 noon & 1 pm. At 1 pm prompt, the march will make its way to 10 Downing Street to had in a number of petitions calling for a full and open public inquiry into the handling of the Foot & Mouth crisis. British farmers and general public have a right to know exactly where and why their money has been spent.
Please Note - No placards to be held aloft in Hyde Park, there will be no additional toilet or refreshment facilities provided. This is purely and simply a March for Action. Please do not drop litter. And remember this is a peaceful protest, but if Tony Blair does not listen, it is only the beginning.
For further details re transport arrangements etc., please phone Farmers For Action 01291 690224, Fax 01291 690984 or e mail
URGENT :
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Presently we need to know of any transport going from mid Wales.
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FMDA