Extinction Rebellion kicks off its latest mass climate protest
EXTINCTION Rebellion began its fifth mass protest in Trafalgar Square yesterday as activists demanded the Government stop investment in fossil fuels.
Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of the activist group, opened the “Impossible Rebellion” with a speech expressing solidarity with nations that are disproportionately affected by climate change.
A visible heavy police presence surrounded the protest, which is expected to attempt to disrupt London to “target the root cause of the climate and ecological crisis” in the coming days.
Demonstrations are scheduled in central locations including St James’ Park, Piccadilly Circus - similar to those carried out in 2019 - but more are due to take place in both north and south London.
The group says thousands are expected to attend protests and disruption will continue until the Government agrees to stop all new fossil fuel investment immediately.
As protests got under way in Trafalgar Square with a marching band, Cockspur Road was blocked with hundreds of protesters in the road next to Nelson’s Column, calling on the Government to divest from fossil fuel companies.