Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have superglued themselves around the Speaker’s chair in the House of Commons chamber in London. The group said around 50 activists were involved in the “non-violent” action at the Palace of Westminster. A photo posted on the group’s Twitter account shows three members hand-in-hand in front of the seat while…
Extinction Rebellion Members Superglue Themselves in UK Parliament Chamber
Environmental Protesters Are ‘Waging a War Against the British People’: Priti Patel
The Prime Minister’s Office has condemned climate demonstrations involving activists blocking access to oil terminals in the UK as costing taxpayers millions of pounds and “putting lives in danger.” On Tuesday, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Prime Minister Boris Johnson denounced environmental protesters who they say are “wreaking havoc” on roads. ‘Lawless’ Patel urged police…
Liz Truss Vows to Crack Down on ‘Unfair Protests’ After Climate Activists Disrupt Hustings
UK Conservative Party leadership contender Liz Truss has vowed to clamp down on “unfair protests” after she was heckled by a group of climate activists during a meeting with party members. Truss’ speech at a party leadership hustings in Eastbourne, East Sussex, was disrupted when five protesters shouted “shame on you” and called for a…
Glass Entrance at Rupert Murdoch’s News UK HQ Smashed by Climate Activists
Rupert Murdoch’s media company was targeted after a climate activist group said his newspapers treated the current heatwave as an “upbeat story.” At 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, two people from Extinction Rebellion (XR) smashed two windows at the entrance of the News UK building at London Bridge. Four others sprayed “tell the truth” and “40…
UK Law Targeting Guerrilla Protests Takes Effect
A controversial law intended to target protests by “woke militants” and “eco-warriors” have come into effect in England and Wales on Tuesday. Police are now able to set noise limits and other restrictions on marches and rallies, including one-person protests. They also no longer have to prove that protesters who fail to follow the restrictions…
UK Court Convicts 2 Climate Activists Over Fuel Depot Blockades
Two men have been convicted for taking part in climate protests which saw activists blocking access to oil terminals in the UK. Louis McKechnie, 21, and Matthew Powell, 22, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on May 24 and admitted to aggravated trespass at the Exolum Storage in Thurrock in April, Essex Police said. McKechnie was…
Eco-Activists May Undermine Energy Security, Increase Emissions: UK Industry Body
May 24, 2022
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Environmental activists could undermine the UK’s energy security, increase its reliance on foreign imports, and consequently increase emissions, Britain’s leading offshore energy body has warned. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) said that protests and publicity stunts by climate activists may deter further oil and gas investment in UK waters, making the country increasingly dependent on other…
UK Government Renews Attempt to Outlaw ‘Guerrilla Protests’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has renewed its attempts to stop so-called “guerrilla protests” by groups like Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain, and Black Lives Matter, and has threatened to make it a criminal offence for people to glue themselves to buildings or bollards. Attempts to update the law on public order offences had to be…
UK Judge Delays Trial of Eco-Activist Pending High Court Decision on BLM Statue-Toppling Case
A London court has delayed the trial of a prominent climate activist, saying it can’t go ahead until legal questions that arose from the statue-toppling case in Bristol are resolved. Gail Bradbrook, the co-founder of the climate activist group Extinction Rebellion, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Tuesday accused of causing £27,500 ($35,746) in damage…
More Climate Activists Charged After Targeting Oil Terminals in England
A further 12 people were charged and 40 arrests were made on Friday after climate activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO) disrupted three oil terminals in England. It comes as Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists blocked four of London’s busiest bridges on the same day. JSO, a campaign group that has been targeting England’s oil terminals in coalition XR since April…
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