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Caroline Lucas fracking protest acquital welcomed by Jeremy Corbyn
Labour MP says the case exposes policing of demonstrations
Left MP Jeremy Corbyn welcomed yesterday Caroline Lucas’s acquittal over offences linked to an anti-fracking protest.
The Labour MP for Islington North, who gave the Green MP a character reference at her trial, said the case had been “useful in exposing the practice of police when policing demonstrations.”
He added: “A big step. Well done for Caroline.”
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