Activist scales Big Ben scaffolding to unfurl giant banner

Activist scales Big Ben scaffolding to unfurl giant banner as police attempt to coax him down

An activist began scaling scaffolding around Big Ben in Westminster this morning, putting up banners protesting about the coronavirus lockdown. 

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: ‘At around 7.50am a man climbed up scaffolding surrounding the Elizabeth Tower. Officers are on scene and dealing.’

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