The Rebellion will not just be focused on London.
Extinction Rebellion to block streets in London, Manchester and Cardiff XR plans protests next week as activists call on MPs to back a climate emergency bill Published: 28 Aug 2020 This whole thing is people power,” he said. Beginning on Friday, a "regional rebellion" over four days will see protests staged across the country, including in London, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff and Leeds.The protests are being held ahead of larger-scale demonstrations planned for London, Manchester and Cardiff on September 1.Protests this weekend are expected to include roadblocks, marches, sit-ins, bike rides and picnics, with campaigners emphasising their ethos of "non-violent direct action".XR supporters will also be encouraged to protest digitally, and urged to phone their MPs and "institutions of power".Anneka Sutcliffe, from XR Actions Circle, said a "few thousand" people had indicated on Facebook they would join the London events, but numbers were expected to be lower than at demonstrations held in October.Converging marches will start from Tate Britain, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Cathedral and Smithfield Market.Other protests will include a roadblock on Prince Street Bridge in Bristol, a mass bike ride from Brighton to London, banner drops and rallies against the expansion of Luton Airport and the aviation industry at Gatwick Airport.Avon and Somerset Police said the Clifton Suspension Bridge would close from midnight on Thursday because of the Bristol protest, and could be shut until 6am on Tuesday at the earliest.Acting Chief Inspector Rob Cheeseman said: "We cannot risk any protest activity impacting on the bridge which is currently used by around 10,000 to 12,000 vehicles every day, in addition to pedestrians and cyclists. Climate protests: How do police control demonstrations? Extinction Rebellion to block streets in London, Manchester and Cardiff Published: 28 Aug 2020 Ocean Rebellion climate action group launches with protest against cruise ship The Metropolitan Police confirmed a further 72 people had been arrested on Wednesday, the majority for breaching conditions imposed on the Parliament Square demonstration. Grant Shapps tells councils to stop abusing £250m fund meant for green transport revolution Extinction Rebellion protesters outside Buckingham Palace in London (Picture: PA) An activists holds up a placard in Parliament Square ahead of 10 days of action across the UK …
Sat 5 Sep 2020 … Extinction Rebellion: rights experts say peaceful protest in UK under threat Liberty condemns ‘unworkable restrictions, fines and arrests’ used by police to stifle rallies … ... 4 September 2020.
These are external links and will open in a new windowMore than 200 people have been arrested in 48 hours during climate change protests in London. "Late on Thursday, XR Youth said two members had blocked the bridge, securing themselves to the structure, and intending to stay there all night.But police said two women were arrested just before 11pm and the bridge was now closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.Dr Chris Newman, a GP and founder of Doctors for XR, told reporters on Thursday they were aware of the health risks of public gatherings and had cancelled previous protest plans. Extinction Rebellion … ... More than 300 people have … Exclusive: Leaked meeting notes show Boris Johnson said Trump was 'making America great again' Arrests as Extinction Rebellion protests begin across England Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam in court Clifton Suspension Bridge: Police blame climate protesters for closure What is Extinction Rebellion and what does it want? These are external links and will open in a new window 1 September 2020.
Protests will be held this weekend ahead of large demonstrations in London, Manchester and Cardiff on September 1 gathering was dispersed by police in Trafalgar Square. Reusable spacecraft launched by China lands successfully, state media reports We invite everyone who is sick of the lies, injustice, inequality and harm, to join us - and to donate to help this rebellion … These are external links and will open in a new window Extinction Rebellion protesters sitting outside The Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. "So everyone will be pushing very hard for all XR participants to be obeying Government rules with social distancing, with them avoiding protests if they're unwell, or if they have to isolate. — Extinction Rebellion UK ?
"We have been outside Downing Street blocking his route on both sides and of course he's encountering us here in the square - I think we are impossible to ignore. Ms Omand said: "Disruption is a core tenet of how XR works and how we have managed to achieve so much in a short period of time. During the peaceful protest outside the National Gallery, activists sat on the ground and listened to speeches while surrounded by a large police presence.Officers asked the group to move on, with most dispersing by around 2.30pm. The environmentalist group are known to block busy roads in the UK's biggest cities, including Oxford Circus on April last year (pictured)
2 September 2020. Extinction Rebellion and other groups stage a third day of demonstrations in central London.
More Extinction Rebellion arrests as London protests continues.
... 2020 in London… "On Wednesday, police said XR co-founder Roger Hallam and four others had been charged with conspiracy to cause criminal damage.Hallam, 54, of Wandsworth in south-west London, Diana Warner, 61, from Bristol, Ferhat Ulusu, 42, of Hackney in east London, Holly Brentall, 28, of Haringey in north London, and Steven Nunn, 56, of Telford have been remanded in custody ahead of appearing at Wood Green Crown court next month.An XR spokeswoman said four of the five, apart from Nunn, were connected to the group.We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism.We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Daniel Prude: grand jury to investigate death of black man in spit hood 5 September 2020. More than 600 arrests made at Extinction Rebellion protests in London.