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Topical Budget 262-1: War on Food Pirates (1916)
 

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"WAR ON FOOD PIRATES "A huge demonstration marching through Trafalgar Square. 'The Government must confiscate the food supplies" - Mr Ben Tillett". Procession with banners, with a large one reading 'National Union of Railwaymen. Hands off the people's food. Down with the exploiter or up with the wage', women and schoolgirls carrying banners, including 'Hands off the people's food' and 'Feed thy lambs', and band.