From one of the Sky reporters twitter

juliareid21Overheard one protester to another… What is that? Oh that is the bank of england…#g20

Classic! 😆

plenty of suits happily wandering around between Swiss Re and Lloyds.

peaceful protestors always wear hoodies and scarves. muppets.

More people on protests have taken to concealing their identities, due to the proliferation of surveillance by the police. Many believe this is a violation of their civil liberties, so take appropriate action. This is not illegal. The police have, in the past, removed identification from their uniforms, during protests and demonstrations. What’s the reason for this? Are they muppets too?

If people want, I can nip round to the chemists, and stock up on Imodium, and come and deliver it to your offices. PK; can I put you down for an extra-large pack?

I’m hoping to nip over the Canary Wharf, later, see what’s what, maybe take some pics.

Now then, do I have champagne at lunch, or a bottle of the Corner Shop’s rather decent Claret?

it seems to be kicking off a bit on the bbc some shoving of the police
but seem to be nearly as many journos, especially photographers as demonstrators

CF, I’d actually be tempted by a bottle of Lebanese over lunch, plenty there to spark the palate.

Flashy; I could meet you!

I’ll bring the kebabs, you supply the wine!

You want chilli sauce with that?

I’ll skip the Beluga today

well this is turning out to be a rather entertaining inaugural financial fools day

I’m hoping to nip over the Canary Wharf, later, see what’s what, maybe take some pics.

Don’t take any pics of police officers or you’ll be charged under the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008.

No point coming to Canary Wharf. It’s as dull as usual round here, much to the disgust of the security people. A couple of rolling road blocks aside it’s a normal, beige day here.

There’s some scruffy oik with a megaphone outside the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street trying to whip up a frenzy.

Anyone care to place a bet on the nature of his education and family background? Trustafarian, I’d wager….

And, as to the issue of all the other great unwashed dressed in their black hoodies, balaclavas and the like….Intent on a peaceful protest? Bullsh1t. They’re just the usual rent a mob who turn up at anything looking for a fight. **** the lot of them.

police being forced backwards now, many many more people here than anticipated i think

Hang on, Flashy! That means you’re blaming…

…the Middle Classes.

Dear God.

Indeed I am. Arriviste scum the lot of them. 😉

it’s a normal, beige day here.

Are there any protesters there, though?

I really don’t fancy being in the scrum at Bank, tbh. Fluffy and peaceful suits (!) me…

*loads tear gas into grenade launcher*

Wait ’til you see the whites of their eyes, boys!

They’re just the usual rent a mob who turn up at anything looking for a fight. **** the lot of them.

I agree. But most people there seem to be just normal bods. A lot of ‘studenty’ types, it looks like, but you’ll always get the young idealistic people at things like this. And quite right, an’ all. Plenty of healthy young energetic shouty people!

Nothing I can see, Rudeboy. They couldn’t cope with the wall of indifference, I suspect.

“A lot of ‘studenty’ types”

Probably dressed down city workers come to see what all the fuss is about.

Anyone fancy a pint in the Lamb?

Any excitement going on as I’m about to head off, suit ‘n’ all.

I really do hope it does not in any way kick off, because undoubtedly, innocent people will get hurt. And as for those who’d attack someone in a suit, well, I see that as akin to racism; acting with prejudice towards someone for their appearance, opinions and way of life. That’s not right. Good to see so many people defying ‘police advice’, and just wearing what they choose to. Fair play to them.

Not everyone in a suit is a ****. Likewise, the same goes for people with dreadlocks, hoodies, dogs on string etc.

“1230: City workers have been leaning out of windows to wave £10 notes at G20 protesters on the streets below, the Press Association reports. Demonstrators responded with jeers and shouts, their reporter says.”

lol

well that’s inflation for you. In 1999 it was £50 notes 🙂

It’s kicking off now

i’m off in a few minutes with my ‘get a job you workshy soapdodger’ placard.
i couldn’t get a bowler hat to go with the suit though.

Yes, there’s some scuffling developing. Seems to stem from one or two individuals, who are goading the police. This is just the kind of thing that is not needed. It just takes a tiny spark, then you’ve got mass hysteria, and it all goes horribly wrong.

i’m off in a few minutes with my ‘get a job you workshy soapdodger’ placard.

I’m assuming that’s a joke, but is not that just antagonistic, and adding fuel to the flames?

Hopefully. It’s deadly dull at the moment. We need more violence. All those camera crews and journalists are going to be very peeved if it doesn’t kick off 🙂

I’m assuming that’s a joke, but is not that just antagonistic, and adding fuel to the flames?

I’m sure the protesters aren’t keeping track of this thread on their iPhones, so don’t think that comment will act as any sort of catalyst for trouble or violence.

I wish I was in London to back you up Mr Smith. I’ve got a spare “get a job, get a haircut” placard I haven’t used for a while. 🙂

Rudeboy in adding fuel to the flames comment, oh the irony!

I’m sure the protesters aren’t keeping track of this thread on their iPhones, so don’t think that comment will act as any sort of catalyst for trouble or violence.

Probbly right, but it does point towards the animosity between people, which is understandable, and has been intensified by the media.

Of course, nothing is actually stopping you from forming your own counter-protest. In fact, please do, as it can surely only contribute toward the democratic process; good to have as many diverse opinions as possible, surely?

I’m afraid there will be a bit of a mark-up on the Imodium; supply and demand, ‘Market Forces’. I’m sure you understand that. 😉

Rudeboy in adding fuel to the flames comment, oh the irony!

Shhhh….

I just wandered down to bank, in my suit and tie. not really much happenning at all. the police are keeping them pretty well penned in.

Plenty of people in suits etc right up close to the action, and no ill feeling there. Business as usual as far as all but those in the square are concerned.

I feel a bit left out as I’m in Barbican, nothing ever happens here 🙁 All I get is the buzz of the chopper hovering over Bank.

I’ve just rode around the BofE – it’s mostly city workers taking pictures on their mobiles of the police, photographers and the odd brick thrower

Right it’s official going tits up. The RBS building being assulted is on my route to the station!

That’s good, pk-ripper. When my offices were in the City I joined the 2000 protest – well, it was the only way to get across Cornhill to the Mont Blanc shop 😀 Wierd experience – naked people, some up lampposts, ambled along in a carnival atmosphere (OK, those up the lampposts sort of hung around, but you get the picture). Very nice – hardest thimng I had to do was to talk my way back into work past the over-zealous security people.

Anyway, all quiet on the Eastern Front still.

Any live feeds on any of the news channels?

Any live feeds on any of the news channels?

Nah, they’ve gone all modern with twitter these days dontcha know 😉

Not sure to be honest 🙂

Raving loons out the front of RBS. There seems to be a fair mix of genuinely concerned people, knobs out to casue trouble, and students with nothing better to do.