the two protestors who yesterday eluded security to climb the scaffolding at the front of parliament have now been told they can remain until the afghanistan debate is over

yesterday afternoon two protestors scaled the side fences and accessed the scaffolding at the front of the houses of parliament. after a very cold overnight stay, they have negotiated with police and have agreed to come down after the afghanistan debate in the house of commons this afternoon.

this means their banners will be visible to the demonstration called by STWC and others at noon today in parliament square, as well as to MPs arriving for the debate.

the room behind their platform has now been taken over by police who are keeping an eye on them, but who have agreed not to send in a rope team to attempt to remove them before or during the debate.

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