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Federation of Teddy Protestors storm Parliament

FTP | 08.11.2005 23:50 | Animal Liberation | Repression | Social Struggles | London | World

On the Sunday 6th November the Federation of Teddy Protestors (FTP) staged a protest picnic in Parliament Square in support of their furless friends the Parliament Square Picnickers. The picnic was attended by Teddy affinity groups from across Europe including the Pooh Crew and the Soft Toy Solidarity Movement. All groups are committed to freedom of speech and freedom assembly and agree that the best way to defy the draconian SCOPA (2005) legislation is through direct action. Not content with 'fluffy' protests, a proposal to storm parliament and reclaim the commons was agreed an acted on.

Federation of Teddy Protesters assemble
Federation of Teddy Protesters assemble

Teddy/clown
Teddy/clown

Community support inform pooh of SOCPA 'rules'
Community support inform pooh of SOCPA 'rules'

Teddies storm parliament
Teddies storm parliament

We are everywhere
We are everywhere

Too many cakes!
Too many cakes!

Teddies inspire the furless ones to storm parliament too
Teddies inspire the furless ones to storm parliament too

Some make it to the other side
Some make it to the other side

Debriefing
Debriefing


Beating the bounds, Noon, Sunday 4th December, more information to follow...

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Nice photos!

09.11.2005 13:06

Nice job, the debrief looked pleasant as well.

yossarian


Teddy Bears pic nicked

10.11.2005 03:55

I,m sorry but this protest picnic looked f***ing amazing.
The debriefing pic is hilarious. Fantastic.
Almost paid me council tax.

Armchair animal


Wonderfur afternoon

10.11.2005 16:55

Wonderfur, brilliant nothing like a good teddy bears picnic.
I'm sure you've just brought down the Govt.

Well done you all deserve a nice hot toddy with a spoonfull of honey.

Roar, Growl never whimper.

Scott
- Homepage: http://www.fifofum.com


libearated

11.11.2005 15:11

Some of the teddy bears were held captive in the Palace of Westminster after their courageous lock on.

Their release was later negotiated by Brian Haw, who secured the liberation of all the bears, fearing they would be incinerated.

Picnicers salute the teddy bears and remind IMCers that the picnics continue; free hot food was available at this one and hopefully in the future to sustain us through the winter.

stinky


why?

14.11.2005 02:50

What was the point of this protest? Did it do any good or was it a total waste of time?

Capt Sensible


peopleincommon.org

15.11.2005 21:28

Cool event raises interesting problems

I like your web page www.peopleincommon.org, a website to publish information about Section 132 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA) and the campaign against it.


weasel


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