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Published: 26 October 2007

STRAW U-TURN ON DEMO BAN

Promise to review Parliament’s exclusion zone for protests

CAMPAIGNERS fighting “draconian” measures banning protests within one kilometre of Parliament Square are claiming victory after the government announced plans to repeal the legislation. > more

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‘Passport scheme is failing youngsters’
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Thousands celebrate ‘cultural richness and diversity’ in square
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Music and fun take to the streets
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In memory of a former slave
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