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Call for radical reform at end of occupation
Occupy Democracy activists determined to continue the fight for real democracy

OCCUPY Democracy protesters left Parliament Square with their heads held high yesterday after completing their planned 10-day occupation despite constant police harassment.

The closing weekend of sessions at the occupation included talks by Labour MP Michael Meacher and comedian Jolyon Rubinstein.

Occupier John Sinha told the Star that the camp was a big success.

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