K.Bullstreet
29th June 2009, 18:30
Squatters occupy MPs' 'main home'
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45986000/jpg/_45986976_squat.jpg Mr and Mrs Keen say the home had 'been very special' to them
Married Labour MPs Ann and Alan Keen have come under fire for claiming thousands of pounds on a second home near Parliament, while their designated main home is only 10 miles away.
Now a group of men have taken direct action by squatting in the main home they say has been left unoccupied. The BBC's Lisa Hampele paid them a visit.
The remnants from last night's barbecue with the neighbours are in the front garden - some cold sausages and decorations on the pot plant. The men have a legal notice on the front door which says these squatters have rights. They can stay.
They moved into the west London property over the weekend and now they are adamant they will not budge.
"We've paid for their home with our taxes - so we're going to use it," Bob says as he opens the front door to let me in.
"You can see the Keens aren't using it."
You can view more here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8124763.stm or here: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/06/433257.html
The group are asking for solidarity. Donations of food and water, bedding, hinges and screws are to be taken to:
38 Brook Rd South,
Brentford,
TW8 0NN
The group can be contacted on 07549160296
:thumbup1: Reclaim your taxes!
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45986000/jpg/_45986976_squat.jpg Mr and Mrs Keen say the home had 'been very special' to them
Married Labour MPs Ann and Alan Keen have come under fire for claiming thousands of pounds on a second home near Parliament, while their designated main home is only 10 miles away.
Now a group of men have taken direct action by squatting in the main home they say has been left unoccupied. The BBC's Lisa Hampele paid them a visit.
The remnants from last night's barbecue with the neighbours are in the front garden - some cold sausages and decorations on the pot plant. The men have a legal notice on the front door which says these squatters have rights. They can stay.
They moved into the west London property over the weekend and now they are adamant they will not budge.
"We've paid for their home with our taxes - so we're going to use it," Bob says as he opens the front door to let me in.
"You can see the Keens aren't using it."
You can view more here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8124763.stm or here: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/06/433257.html
The group are asking for solidarity. Donations of food and water, bedding, hinges and screws are to be taken to:
38 Brook Rd South,
Brentford,
TW8 0NN
The group can be contacted on 07549160296
:thumbup1: Reclaim your taxes!