peacestrike.org have set up a tent village in parliament square in the run-up to the election

despite torrential rain, a village of some twenty tents sprung up during the mayday festivities yesterday, and last night warm bedding arrived from the chiswick eco-village along with a rocket fire and other amenities. today, the peace camp has been hard at work constructing a new shelter from the elements, and they have issued a press statement about their aims.

they are calling for people to come and join them in the 'demockracy village', and all are welcome whetehr it be for an hour or for the rest of the week, or longer.

their press statement is as follows:

Statement From The Democracy Village, Parliament Square

We, the concerned citizens of the Democracy Village on Parliament Square, demand on behalf of the majority of people that the war in Afghanistan is ended and the troops are brought home with immediate effect.

The Democracy Village calls all like-minded concerned citizens to come and join us. We are calling a Strike for Peace until our demands are met. We are committed to maintaining an ongoing presence on Parliament Square.

All are welcome to come and stay for a few hours, a day, or a night.
Donations of food and equipment are very welcome. Bring a sleeping bag and tent if you plan to stay.

In this election, no major party has offered the choice to end this pointless war.
VOTE FOR PEACE by coming to the village today.

For more info phone or text:-

Camilla  07962 889459
Maria     07886 662091

Email: democracyvillage@gmail.com

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