ALT Quote Graphic from Sian Berry that reads: “This verdict will have a gigantic chilling effect on our wider rights to protest. I voted against the proscription because I believed it was disproportionate and inappropriate, and today leaves this government as the most draconian I can think of in my lifetime. “With the rise of authoritarian administrations around the world, and a terrifying increase in far-right activity in this country, Labour ministers are taking a horrible risk with freedom in this country. Alongside, mass live facial recognition, digital ID, restriction of jury trials, and taking away trans people’s rights, they are building a toolkit for tyrants.”