Activists Dump Manure, Crumble at Rich Targets

0:00On April 19th, eight activists from the protest group take back power face criminal damage charges after two bold stunts last December. First up, four dumb bags of manure under the Christmas tree in the lobby of London's Ritz Hotel. Three days later, four more smeared apple crumble and custard across the glass case, protecting the crown jewels at the Tower of London. The Ritz crew targeted the luxury spot in Piccadilly to highlight wealth gaps, even sitting outside with flags calling out inequality. Security jumped in quick, but the mess hit the fancy carpet hard. Police nabbed them right there on December 3rd. These actions tie straight to the group's push. Tax the rich to fix Britain's broken systems. They point to the super wealthy doubling fortunes since the pandemic, while kids face poverty. Protesters won a citizen assembly to vote on taxing the elite fairly. Meanwhile, a ninth suspect, a 66-year-old man, got charged with theft over organized shoplifting at a Sainsbury's in Luisham back in March.

1:02All nine head to court soon. Westminster magistrates mostly dates from this Monday through late April. Take back power keeps the heat on, demanding real democracy where everyday folks call the shots on inequality. With charges piling up, expect more noise from this crew as the wealth divide widens.