A teenage Extinction Rebellion protester has climbed a crane vowing to stay put on a gantry outside the crane’s cab at 108 feet high, until he has ‘mild hypothermia’. Alex Sidney, 17, scaled the crane on Duke Street, in Norwich, early on Saturday morning carrying a sleeping bag, supplies and several banners promoting the climate … Read more
Boris Johnson was facing a Tory rebellion last night over his new national lockdown. Many of his own MPs were outraged by the revelation that the restrictions could last much longer than the planned four weeks – and potentially even run into spring with a brief easing over Christmas. Some indicated they would oppose the measures … Read more
Boris Johnson was facing a Tory rebellion last night over his new national lockdown. Many of his own MPs were outraged by the revelation that the restrictions could last much longer than the planned four weeks – and potentially even run into spring. Some indicated they would oppose the measures that business chiefs fear will devastate … Read more
Extinction Rebellion have blocked the gates of a large oil refinery in Scotland with boats in a protest against pollution. Climate activists claim Ineos is the country’s biggest polluter and is staging the blockade at Grangemouth as part of a programme of action. Small groups of no more than six people have locked themselves together at … Read more
Boris Johnson is set to force Greater Manchester into a Tier 3 lockdown today, despite a rebellion from Northern Tory MPs who are demanding the Prime Minister ‘looks after’ his key ‘Red Wall’ constituents. Several Conservative MPs last night sided with Manchester mayor Andy Burnham who said the Government was making Manchester a ‘sacrificial lamb’ … Read more
Furious butchers chase animal rights activists out of London’s Smithfield meat market as attempted demo ends in farce Video shows group of DxE protestors getting chased out of market by butchers The furious altercation took place at Smithfield Market in London last Friday Historic market has previously been targeted by Animal Rebellion protestors By Amie … Read more
Boris Johnson is facing a growing Tory rebellion after ministers used arcane parliamentary rules to block an attempt to prevent poor-quality food imports in a UK-US trade deal. The Government used an old-fashioned procedure to block an amendment to the Agricultural Bill when it came before MPs today amid warnings over chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef … Read more
Whatever his faults, no one can accuse Boris Johnson of a lack of enthusiasm when it comes to eye-catching projects and targets. ‘We believe that in ten years’ time, offshore wind will be powering every home in the country, with our target rising from 30 gigawatts to 40 gigawatts,’ the Prime Minister cried to the … Read more
Two Extinction Rebellion (XR) protesters today pleaded guilty to their part in a demonstration that disrupted the distribution of national newspapers. They were among 51 people charged with obstruction after more than 100 protesters targeted Newsprinters printing works at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and Knowsley, near Liverpool, on September 4. Roads were blocked and XR protesters chained themselves … Read more
Boris Johnson faces a potential struggle to get Government lockdown measures past the Commons next week. MPs must vote on extending emergency powers put in place to allow ministers to take action to shut down parts or all of England, amid concerns about the scale and scope of new measures unveiled this week. As many … Read more