Around 20 people turned up for the action. We protested outside Topshop, BHS and the shopping centre where Vodafone is. No shops were closed on this occasion but we did get the point across to 100s of shoppers through leaflets, placards (including christmas themed) chants and megaphone speeches. Frustratingly security were out in force and prevented us entering the shopping centre which is 'private property' (grrr) despite being remonstrated with by the police. Overall it was a successful action with a number of people joining for the first time who had heard about us online: a good foundation for future actions!

http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local-news/protests_over_council_cuts_and_tax_dodging_1_2206791