Anti-Bush protesters create party atmosphere

AROUND 300 protesters demonstrated over US President George W Bush’s state visit last night, as colourful costumes and samba sounds created a party atmosphere in Britain’s capital.

A mock-up procession, complete with peace campaigners dressed as the Queen and Mr Bush, kicked off proceedings on London’s South Bank.

On a largely trouble-free day, with thousands of police including armed officers on duty, police said 29 people had been arrested.