London, 10/06/2014. Today a demonstration called "Homes Not Spikes" was held outside the block of flat in Southwark Bridge Road, where metal studs - 'spikes' - have been installed to prevent rough sleepers. The story, recently reported in various newspapers (from The Guardian http://bit.ly/SDYxQd), is provoking reactions and condemnations from the public opinion, especially on Twitter <<with users claiming homeless people were being treated like vermin because similar metal...
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London, 10/06/2014. Today a demonstration called "Homes Not Spikes" was held outside the block of flat in Southwark Bridge Road, where metal studs - 'spikes' - have been installed to prevent rough sleepers. The story, recently reported in various newspapers (from The Guardian http://bit.ly/SDYxQd), is provoking reactions and condemnations from the public opinion, especially on Twitter <<with users claiming homeless people were being treated like vermin because similar metal spikes are used to deter pigeons>>.

To sign the petition "Remove the Anti-Homeless Spikes" please click here: http://chn.ge/1mEZz6l
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