An extraordinary petition has been sent to Westminster Council, signed by the residents of Connaught Square, suggesting that the Blairs shouldn't count on a warm welcome when they (finally) move into their new home. The Daily Mail appears to have got hold of the text:

Headed tersely: "The Blair Family In Connaught Square", it highlights residents' anger that they will be at risk and have been told nothing about the proposed security measures which could cause chaos in the secluded Square.

The petition reads: "It has been suggested that to protect the Blairs it may be necessary to:

• Prevent vehicles and unauthorised pedestrians entering the west side of the Square, where the Blairs live.

• Turn part of the Square into a gated community, policed by armed guards.

• Prune or cut down some of our magnificent old plane trees for Prevention of Terrorism reasons.

• Have a police helicopter hovering above the Square."

The letter goes on to state that they feel they are being put at unreasonable risk and inconvenience simply to make room for one family, and so the Blairs shouldn't move in. The Blairs - still - apparently plan to attend the Connaught Square garden party. Should be a riot. Literally.

[via the Daily Mail]

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