Nuclear Protest on The Steps of The Council House in Bristol

Members of the Lib Dems, Green Party, Greenpeace and residents of Shepperdine amongst others protested  on the steps of The Council House in Bristol,UK.

About 20 anti-nuclear protesters including Dr Mark Wright of Bristol Lib Dems congregated outside of the Council House on College Green prior to todays council meeting.

One of the motions for today which was written by Mark was a proposal that Bristol and its environs including Oldbury and Hinkley should become nuclear free. The motion was fourth on the agenda.

Mark said "We have really increased the debate by raising this important motion at our meeting. I have had radio interviews with three sets of people and numerous phone calls and letters from people interestyed in the debate."

Reg Illingworth from Sane said " It is fantastic that Mark is getting the City of Bristol involved in the debate---We in Shepperdine have great concerns about a nuclear power staion being built in our community"