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On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Daniel Day, a 29-year-old from Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, was arrested after scaling London’s Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, in a pro-Palestinian protest. Beginning his ascent at approximately 7:20 a.m., Day climbed barefoot and displayed a Palestinian flag, remaining on the tower for over 16 hours before descending shortly after midnight on Sunday.
The incident prompted a significant emergency response, involving police, firefighters, and medical personnel. Authorities closed nearby streets, diverted buses, and canceled parliamentary tours, leading to an estimated disruption cost of £25,000.
Day appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, March 10, charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site. He intends to plead not guilty to the first charge, asserting that his actions aimed to raise awareness about the situation in Gaza. The second charge requires approval from the attorney general, delaying proceedings until March 17. Day was remanded in custody, with supporters present during the hearing.
In response to the security breach, the House of Commons Speaker has called for a review of the incident to prevent future occurrences.
• Incident: On March 8, 2025, Daniel Day, 29, climbed Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) in a pro-Palestinian protest.
• Duration: He remained on the tower for 16 hours, displaying a Palestinian flag, before descending after midnight.
• Disruption: Authorities closed streets, diverted buses, and canceled parliamentary tours, costing an estimated £25,000.
• Arrest & Charges: Day was arrested and appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 10, facing charges of public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.
• Legal Proceedings: He pleaded not guilty to the public nuisance charge, and the second charge requires attorney general approval, delaying the case until March 17.
• Security Review: The House of Commons Speaker has called for an investigation to prevent similar breaches in the future.
Daniel Day’s dramatic climb of Elizabeth Tower has sparked a wider conversation about security at iconic landmarks and the role of protest in public spaces. While his supporters view the stunt as a powerful statement on the situation in Gaza, authorities are treating it as a serious breach of security and public order. With legal proceedings ongoing and a security review underway, the case highlights the balance between the right to protest and the need to protect key national sites from disruption.
Attached is a news article regarding a man who claimed the Elizabeth tower
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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