Daniel Day Denies Charges After Climbing Big Ben

Daniel Day, a 29-year-old from Essex, has denied charges of causing a public nuisance and trespassing after allegedly climbing the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, while holding a Palestinian flag on March 8. During a brief court appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court, Day pleaded not guilty to both charges, which carry significant penalties if found guilty. The incident, which drew considerable police attention and disrupted traffic near the Palace of Westminster, began when authorities received reports of the climber at approximately 7:24 AM, leading to a lengthy negotiation process that lasted until Day's arrest shortly after 1 AM the following day. Outside the court, about a dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators showed their support for Day, expressing their views on his actions as a form of protest. Day has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Southwark Crown Court for a further hearing on April 14. The case highlights the tensions surrounding public protests and security at notable landmarks in London.