London boat dwellers protest against plans they say could leave them homeless

Boaters fear that the Canal and River Trust's plans to trial water safety zones' will lead to a big reduction in mooring spaces

The sun shone, the water sparkled and the trumpets blared as a flotilla of boat dwellers staged a protest in east London on Sunday about proposals they say will drive them out of their homes.

Dozens of boats, bearing banners with slogans such as Boats are homes" and Stop the boat cull", contributed to a carnival atmosphere as they made their way along the River Lea in Hackney.