THE Occupy democracy camp at Parliament Square was faced with persistent attacks by the police this weekend after a day of political speeches. 

Protesters — who hope to stay on the site until next Sunday — voiced their anger against the violence used against their peaceful demonstration.

Spokeswoman for the camp Alison Playford said: “The way the state has responded to our protest with this political policing just shows how frightened the elite are of a new movement pushing for radical democratic reform.”