Climate Change
Emma Thompson joins Extinction Rebellion in their fifth day of climate change protests, saying she was “willing to be arrested”. The Oscar-winning actress urged the government to address climate change to save the planet for our future generations.
Dame Emma was earlier forced to defend taking a long-haul flight from Los Angeles to London this week.
As the head of a union of energy workers in traditional industries you might expect me to argue for the status quo, but we want to save the planet as much as anyone
At least four under 18s were at the stunt close to the London hub's main road entrance.
When climate change already disproportionately affects communities of colour, protests like Extinction Rebellion's must prove it's more than a white middle class concern
Organisers said they want to "escalate" action over the Bank Holiday weekend.
“We are running out of time but there is still hope."
One officer apparently requested 'Insomnia' by Faithless.
Dr Gail Bradbrook hit back at Today presenter over the suggestion activists are 'privileged'.
With Sir David Attenborough talking properly about climate change and the Extinction Rebellion demonstrations in full swing, the UK needs a step-change in its ambition