Thomas Cook demo in Manchester

As part of an international day of action, calling for a boycott of Mauritius, campaigners from MAP held a protest outside Thomas Cook in Manchester,as they are the main dealers in holidays to Mauritius (one of the biggest exporters of primates for vivisection).
 
The demo was lively and several hundred leaflets were handed out to the passing public, calling for a boycott of Mauritius as a holiday destination until the country stops exporting primates. Staff from the shop came out to look what was going on, but didn't want to get into conversation. They soon called police and one lowly officer came up who reassured us that we were being watched on the many CCTV cameras around the pedestrianised area, so we'd better be on our best behaviour!! He went into the shop and was soon on his way, not having much to say.
 
Near the end of the demo, some cool punk kids came by and horrified by what they read and saw, they joined in the demo, telling the staff what they thought of them. One member of staff then came out and tried to tell us that he was pleased the demo was happening as it has really boosted sales in their shop!!! Strange then, that many people had turned away! Interesting, that such individuals would have so much loyalty towards a company which sees them as 'expendable 'items'!!