Lambeth Save Our Services <http://lambethsaveourservices.org> anti-cuts protesters occupy Lambeth Town Hall's Council Chamber during final Council budget vote.

Protesters made their way into Lambeth Town Hall and the Council Chamber where voting was taking place for savage cuts to the borough's budget of around £37,000,000.00.

It seems the first protesters pushed their way into the public gallery (despite some punches been thrown by town hall security) to make their feelings known and shortly after a man carrying a child walked into the chamber itself (giving a voice against the grotesque theatre of democracy that was being carried out through voting for these enormous budget cuts) - this triggered the disbandment of voting proceedings and while the councillors were leaving we, a third set of protesters, entered the chamber where we also made our feelings known.

The council budget vote continued elsewhere however and was passed - well, surprise surprise!

The protesters then set up an alternative budget debate and vote. With some interesting discussion and lively debate - a vote against the budget cuts was passed unanimously.

The question was then raised as to whether we would occupy the council chamber or leave the building. The vote was split, with one section leaving and the other staying to occupy the building.

Stop the cuts! We are being robbed!