They believe that such a move would limit people’s democratic right to demonstrate peacefully.
“Looking at the list of demands from George Bush for his State visit, we have to ask ourselves if this is an appropriate visit at this time,” said Jenny.
“So many people are justifiably angry that we were pulled into the conflict in Iraq at the say-so of our America-impressed Prime Minister, and those people will feel equally angry if they are denied the right to demonstrate their genuine concern,” she continued.
“We can also ask ourselves, can we afford this visit, with all the necessary policing. And perhaps more generally, can democracy afford George Bush?” she concluded.
“Bush should stay away – he’s not welcome,” said Darren Johnson, Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly.
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