Man climbs Big Ben, pleads not guilty to charges
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Daniel Day, 29, has pleaded not guilty to charges of public nuisance and trespassing after climbing Big Ben on March 8 while holding a Palestinian flag. The incident occurred at the Elizabeth Tower in Westminster, London. Day was remanded in custody following the hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court. A group of pro-Palestine demonstrators protested outside the court, showing support for Day. A further hearing is scheduled for April 14 at Southwark Crown Court.