Caroline said: “London’s Mayor should apologise for his foolish decision to purchase water cannon“.

Following this week’s decision by the Home Secretary not to authorise the use of water cannon in England and Wales, Caroline said:
 
“After carefully examining the evidence the Home Secretary has made a wise decision. Water cannon run the risk of innocent people being injured and would certainly undermine policing by public consent.”

Full details of the reasons why the vast majority of London Assembly members have opposed the use of water cannon, and details of the extensive evidence collected by the Home Office, can be seen on the GLA Web site. http://www.london.gov.uk