Chester, UK. 17th September, 2015. Left-wing comedian Mark Thomas (left) was in Chester today (Thursday) at a city centre ‘loiterers' event' aimed at protesting against a proposed measure criticised for criminalising rough sleepers. He is pictured with Johhny Walker who is the director of the Keep The Streets Alive campaign. Mark is trying to highlightin a plan to fine homeless people £100 if they lie down or sleep in any public space within a designated zone. This fine can also apply to buskers and people who feed birds. Credit: Brian Hickey/Alamy Live News
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DATE: 17/09/2015 LOCATION: CHESTER Left-wing comedian Mark Thomas (left) was in Chester today (Thursday) at a city centre ‘loiterers’ event’ aimed at protesting against a proposed measure criticised for criminalising rough sleepers. He is pictured with Johhny Walker who is the director of the Keep The Streets Alive campaign. Mark is trying to highlightin a plan to fine homeless people £100 if they lie down or sleep in any public space within a designated zone. This fine can also apply to buskers and people who feed birds. Labour-led Cheshire West and Chester Council has proposed to bring in a Public Space Protection Order which is currently under consultation and has sparked petitions backed by more than 10, 000 objectors. Picture by Brian Hickey Tel: +44 (0) 7958 294366