Extinction Rebellion
As environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion shuts down parts of London for a second time in a year, we look at the history of nonviolent resistance as a form of protest. From Mahatma Gandhi to Nelson Mandela, focusing on dialogue and communication has led many social and political movements forward throughout history, with some research showing that non-violent movements are more successful at changing the world around them over time than violent movements.
Around 60 activists are thought to have been arrested, including a former police officer and an Olympic gold medalist.
Climate activists are currently trying to shut down London City Airport.
The Good Morning Britain presenter took aim at climate change protesters during an on-air rant.
The activists' actions have brought climate change into the mainstream. Politicians cannot ignore that, former environment minister Tim Yeo writes.
PM attacks demonstrators as they start fortnight of peaceful direct action on the climate emergency.
Climate activists, Extinction Rebellion, have begun new international protests in cities around the world as a part of their “International Rebellion” campaign. The London demonstrations will see 12 locations taken over with blockades, stationary camps and hundreds are expected to be arrested. Previous action in April 2019 saw over 1000 protesters arrested in London alone.
Climate protest group has vowed to blockade "every single road" in Westminster.
More than a thousand people attended procession around Marble Arch.
The climate change group will attempt to shutdown Westminster by blockading "every single road" for two weeks.