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Saturday 25 June 2011

U2 hit by 'tax dodge' protest at Glastonbury

independent.co.uk


The anti-capitalist group Art Uncut inflated a 20-foot balloon emblazoned with the message "U Pay Your Tax 2." Security guards wrestled them to the ground before deflating the balloon and taking it away. About 30 people were involved in the angry clash.

The anti-capitalist group Art Uncut inflated a 20-foot balloon emblazoned with the message "U Pay Your Tax 2." Security guards wrestled them to the ground before deflating the balloon and taking it away. About 30 people were involved in the angry clash.
 Bono fan Gary Noble, 45, said he found the security reponse "all a bit shocking."

"I love U2 but I think everyone should pay their taxes. The campaigners have a right to voice their opinion," he said.
Art Uncut argues that while Bono campaigns against poverty in the developing world, his group has avoided paying Irish taxes at a time when his austerity-hit country desperately needs money. [...]

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