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Bank of Scotland HQ occupied in Edinburgh.

Guido | 27.06.2005 14:22 | G8 2005 | Globalisation | Social Struggles

SSP members stage anti poverty action in Edinburgh.

Inside the bank
Inside the bank

Outside the bank
Outside the bank

Slightly miffed security guard
Slightly miffed security guard

End of the action
End of the action


Today members of the Scotish Socialist Party occupied the headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland for a symbolic half hour to highlight that:

1) During that half hour 625 children will die through poverty.

2) The Royal Bank of Scotland will make £465,000 in profit during the same 30 minutes.

3) That 30 minutes worth f profits could save the lives of 2325 children.

There were no arrests.

Guido
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  1. Almost there.... — Darren
  2. Get Gordon aff the bus — Sean
  3. Re: Class-war — mcw
  4. Re: Class War — Phil Mitchell

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