Group’s ongoing peaceful disruption in London is gaining it global attention and … “What are we on? The world we are leaving for the children and grandchildren is going to be horrendous and we let it happen. The decision to block trains, and potentially tubes, was hotly debated long into the night on Tuesday. We need action.”, She stressed that protest was peaceful and non-violent, adding: “We’re not here to get arrested, but we know we’re breaking the law.”. You may use these HTML tags and attributes:

. Environmental protestors are occupying Waterloo Bridge among other London locations in a protest against climate change. In the five days that followed, thousand of people, from pensioners to young parents with toddlers, scientists to city workers, teenagers to teachers, have occupied four landmarks in the capital, defying repeated police attempts to remove them and causing widespread disruption. Protesters brought gas canisters, tents and bedding and appeared to be settled in for a long period of occupation as police officers looked on. He even claimed that the orb appeared to be scanning the ISS, Dachshund puffs out chest and wakes up owner to 'fight' her in hilarious Reddit clip, The hardy dachshund was seen glaring at its owner moments after waking her from a nap. Extinction Rebellion have said there will be a “people’s assembly” at Marble Arch on Monday afternoon to decide what will happen in the coming week, with the movement appearing split on what next steps to take in their campaign of non-violent civil disobedience. TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, Video shows terrified people run for cover as gunmen open fire in Vienna attack, The Austrian capital's central district remains under police lockdown after what's believed to be a coordinated terror attack carried out by multiple armed perpetrators, Fears grow for missing girl, 17, who disappeared from home on Halloween, Teenager Alexandra Albut-Antonescu who was last seen in Newry, Northern Ireland wearing a cream coloured hood and blue jeans on October 31 at 7pm, has been reported missing. Thunberg, who has been credited with inspiring a worldwide movement to reduce carbon emissions, said humanity was sitting at a crossroads. The Met and TfL have advised that disruption to the travel network are expected. A crowd gathered in front of an open truck that was being transformed into a “mega-stage”, with people clapping along to “We want justice” to the tune of We Will Rock You. Waterloo Bridge. Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox. Your email address will not be published. She added: "The report found that deforestation and the degradation of land mean women have to travel further to collect the things they need, like firewood, and are exposed to violence, rape and abduction when they make these journeys. One person wrote online: “So 15 Extinction Rebellion muppets have blocked Waterloo bridge and the police just stand there watching and diverting cars. Why don’t the Met police move them?? Bemused onlookers watched as activists secured “Berta” to the road, while others glued themselves to its garish hull. Activists blocked off Waterloo Bridge using lorries, dozens of trees, bamboo shoots and potted house plants - prompting some to compare it to a cheaper version of the failed Garden Bridge. Having already been arrested at Oxford Circus “chasing after a pink yacht”, she said she would rather be arrested again than walk away, as per the requests of officers. By Katy Clifton. Asked why it was important for her to join the movement, she said: “I have been a nurse and a childminder most of my life. The four occupied sites, Marble Arch, Oxford Circus, Waterloo Bridge and Parliament Square, were all blockaded in quick succession on Monday morning, bringing widespread disruption to central London. “These people are explicitly peaceful, they have liaised closely with us over their plans and have a legitimate cause. And although activists gathering in the sunshine on Waterloo Bridge had no idea how long they would be there – or what the police reaction would be – there was a jubilant atmosphere as they swarmed on to the road. “I am so worried about what’s happening to the planet,” said Laura Sorensen, a retired teacher from Somerset. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. One XR group said the protest was about “saying no to abusing the planet and abusing women.”. Just before 11.30am hundreds of protesters took up roadblock positions on the Marble Arch junction. Last week, she poured scorn on EU leaders for holding three emergency summits on Brexit and none on the threat posed by climate change, suggesting that it evidenced politicians’ disinterest in tackling climate change. Three supporters who glued themselves to a train on Wednesday have been imprisoned. Last modified on Mon 22 Apr 2019 07.33 EDT. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. “We are on a knife-edge now and I felt strongly that I needed to get out and show myself, rather than just talk about it in the pub.”. All rights reserved. It happened on our watch. We are holding all the sites, we are attracting loads of new members, everybody’s having a great time, there’s a party atmosphere everywhere … the police are generally positive and friendly towards us and agree with what we’re doing. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. “It’s been insane, amazing,” he says. She emphasised that they were now waiting for the rest of the world to follow their example. “We would like to reassure the public that our officers are well trained to maintain public order and will be ready to respond should any incidents arise.”. A Scotland Yard spokesperson said police were aware of the protests and that “appropriate” plans were in place should any incident arise. More than 1,000 activists were arrested in April 2019 after protesters occupied four sites across London, as well as blocking roads, disrupting a railway line and conducting a protest at Heathrow. Battle of Waterloo Bridge: a week of Extinction Rebellion protests. “There have been so many warnings from scientists about what we are facing, it is quite shocking.”, Before going to join the protest, Finegan added: “I have no idea what to expect or what might happen … I just heard about it and felt I had to come.”. By late Friday evening police were saying that 682 people had been arrested in London. An Extinction Rebellion spokeswoman said: "A January 2020 report by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature found that climate breakdown and environmental degradation are driving an increase in violence against women.". Demonstrators arrived at London’s Hyde Park on Sunday, some having journeyed to the city on foot in recent weeks from various parts of the UK. Environmental protestors are occupying Waterloo Bridge among other London locations in a protest against climate change. “It shouldn’t be like that, but since no one else is doing anything, we will have to do so. Activists said they hope to create a “festival” of action, including people’s assemblies, performances, talks, workshops and food. Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates. But perhaps the protesters’ biggest achievement is that millions of people have heard their message that the world is in a spiralling climate emergency that demands transformative change to avoid catastrophe. Here’s why | André Spicer, Extinction Rebellion protests: photos from day five. Activists pictured shortly before 11am today when the protest started (M Plummer-Fernandez).

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