Public demonstrations aren’t a rare occurrence in Kensington. Its numerous embassies often draw crowds who shout slogans at badly behaved governments. Rarely though, are they heard singing chart hits.
Last Saturday, a crowd of around a hundred protestors, almost exclusively in their teens, assembled opposite the offices of Associated Newspapers. Armed with ‘Choose Life’ flags and banners offering free hugs, they had turned out in response to criticism of their favourite band, My Chemical Romance.
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