London: Bishop tells protesters to pack up

posted October 26, 2011

The Bishop of London has stepped into the row over campaigners camped outside St Paul's Cathedral, saying it is "time for the protesters to leave".

Anti-capitalist protesters set up tents outside the cathedral 11 days ago.

Richard Chartres, the third most senior cleric in the Church of England, said in a statement: "This demonstration has undoubtedly raised a number of very important questions.

"The St Paul's Institute has itself focused on the issue of executive pay and I am involved in ongoing discussions with City leaders about improving shareholder influence on excessive remuneration. the rest