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    London Riots V2 this weekend?

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-402…

    "Protesters demanding help for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire have stormed Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall with a list of demands.

    Between 50 and 60 people broke off from a protest outside to go into the council building.

    One member of the public said people made homeless needed help "right now".

    After meeting survivors near Grenfell Tower, Theresa May announced a £5m fund to pay for emergency supplies, food, clothes and other costs.

    There were angry scenes outside the Clement James Centre, in North Kensington, where the meeting had been held.

    The Press Association reported one woman was crying at the scene saying it was because the prime minister had declined to speak to anyone outside."

    I'm estimating the Chelsea Town Hall will either have 24hr police cordon, or it'll be torched....

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    • CALLED IT.detritus
    • How do they arrive at £5m in funds... 120 apartments, average 2.5 peeps per flat, 100 dead = perhaps 200ish needing supportfruitsalad
    • 25k per person to help with "supplies, food, clothes..."fruitsalad
    • at 500 survivors, that's still 10k each.But you can guarantee they won't even see 50% of that fun per person.fruitsalad
    • If Theresa May wants to calm the population, and fix this mess, she ought to take her 5m fund down to those survives and dish out wads of 10k note bundles.fruitsalad
    • But no, as usual it's all hot air, various charities and support bodies etc taking a slice of the pie, until eventually, here you go survivors..fruitsalad
    • ... we've got a school hall for you to sleep in, here's some red cross tents, tints of beans and some used clothes. £5m my arse!fruitsalad
    • And then there'll announce a "full and independent enquiry",they always come on telly singing that old classic.fruitsalad
    • The demonstration at the council building was peaceful. Staff refused to speak to protestors and called the Police. Police then 'kettled' them inside.monoboy
    • The restraint being shown is impressive. I just hope it lasts as it'll be used against them to the fullest at every opportunity.monoboy
    • Just remember, this council gave everyone a rebate of £100 because it has made 'savings' to the tune of £270m through austerity cuts.monoboy
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