00:00Peaceful protest is a fundamental part of our democracy and it must be defended.
00:06But so too is the right of other citizens to go about their lives without undue interference
00:12and there can be no excuse for threatening behaviour or serious disruption.
00:18Let me therefore make clear to the House and to the country that disorder of any kind will never be
00:25tolerated
00:25and those who cross the line from peaceful protest into illegality will face the full force of the law.
00:34This government condemns the intimidating and thuggish behaviour shown by some of the protesters this weekend.
00:41We are working closely with the police in Kent and Hampshire alongside the National Police Coordination Centre
00:47all of whom have our full backing in taking any necessary step to uphold public safety and maintain the peace.
