A group of activists, members of the organization Take Back Power, threw pieces of apple and a vanilla dessert at the display case that protects it Crown Jewels in the tower of London, England.
After the event, activists displayed a banner with the legend “Democracy has collapsed: tax the rich”with the aim of pressuring the British government to introduce higher taxes for people with higher incomes, according to British media Daily Mail.
The incident occurred on the morning of December 6th. The Metropolitan Police received a call about damage to the display case. The authorities announced this Four people were arrested due to property damage.
The Tower of London was immediately closed to visitors as authorities continue to investigate in collaboration with City of London police and security officers.
On your website, Take back the power It is defined as a non-violent civil resistance group. The group’s central goal is for the British government to establish a permanent citizens’ assembly called the People’s House, with the power to tax extreme wealth and “fix Britain.”
The group justified its actions by saying that the political class, whether it is the current government, the Reform Party or the Conservative Party, “serves the super-rich” and “doesn’t care about working people“.
In a statement after the protest, the organization said there is “significant financial inequality”arguing that since 2011, “the poorest 10 percent of households paid a combined tax rate of 44 percent on their income and capital gains, while the richest 22 percent paid.”
The attacked showcase protected the Imperial state crowna historical gem. This crown was given by King Charles III. worn at his coronation in 2023 and was also on the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her wake and subsequent state funeral.
A member of the Tower of London’s security staff approached the activists and asked them to stop their action after they covered the display case with food. Those arrested remain in custodyBritish media reported.
On December 3, Take Back Power activists withdrew Bags of crap under the Christmas tree at the Ritz Hotel, in protest against what they described as “obscenely rich.”
The Metropolitan Police reported that in connection with Wednesday’s incident in The RitzThere were no immediate arrests and the investigation is ongoing.
The group’s fundamental demand remains the implementation of a citizens’ assembly that is empowered to do so Tax the richbecause they believe it is imperative to demand “real democracy, with ordinary people at the center of decision-making.”