On security: Lega occupies Senate Chamber, 'discussion denied'

(ANSA) - ROME, DECEMBER 17 - The senators of the League are occupying the government benches, in the Senate chamber, to protest against the vote of confidence placed by the government on the decretosecurity before the discussion of the provision began. This was confirmed to Ansa by the party leader, Massimiliano Romeo.

    "We have occupied because the government prevented us from being able to discuss the decree, even before the discussion began - he explained - So, against those who force and close the parliamentary debate, we respond by occupying the benches in the Chamber". (HANDLE).