Extinction Rebellion block off Oxford Circus
Extinction Rebellion protesters have blocked one of London’s busiest transport hubs.
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Extinction Rebellion to stage ‘red handed’ march
Extinction Rebellion is planning a “red handed” protest for the penultimate day of its latest campaign that will see it spray-paint hand prints around Westminster.
Extinction Rebellion criticised for comparing Tube activists with Rosa Parks
Extinction Rebellion has been criticised for comparing activists who stood on top of London Tube trains with civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
Climate change protesters will reflect on Tube stunt fall-out before new action
Extinction Rebellion (XR) organisers will “take stock” over whether to continue with future disruption to the transport network after an activist was dragged to the ground from the top of a Tube train amid ugly scenes in east London during the Thursday morning rush hour.
Greenpeace leave ‘toxic waste’ sign as they quit Shell’s platform off Shetland
Climate activist group Greenpeace has halted its protest action at a Shell North Sea field, leaving a scrawl of “toxic waste” on the Brent Bravo platform.
Greenpeace activists will occupy two North Sea oil platforms for ‘as long as needed’ to get message across
Greenpeace said last night that protestors would occupy two North Sea oil platforms for “as long as needed” to get their message across.
Greenpeace in ‘peaceful protest’ on Shell’s Brent platforms off Shetland
Greenpeace has announced it is carrying out “peaceful protests” at Shell’s Brent field in the UK North Sea.
Animal rights group claims ‘mass arrests’ at fish market demonstration
Animal rights protesters claim there have been “mass arrests” at their demonstration at a London fish market.
Aberdeen Deliveroo riders to lead the way in national protest
Fast food bike couriers in Aberdeen plan to lead the way in a nationwide strike amid claims they have been left earning less than minimum wage.
20,000 rally in Moscow to demand release of protesters
About 20,000 people have rallied in Moscow to demand the release of people who were arrested during a wave of opposition demonstrations this summer.
Extinction Rebellion protesters gather outside Labour Party conference
Extinction Rebellion protesters – accompanied by a boat – have blocked a street in Brighton as they demonstrate outside the Labour Party conference.
GALLERY: Campaigners line the streets of Forres in protest against climate change
Climate change campaigners lined the streets of Forres yesterday in support of global strike action to help raise awareness of endangered species.
Hulk protester at Supreme Court ahead of Boris Johnson prorogation challenge
A protester dressed as the Incredible Hulk has been “arrested” by another in a Robocop costume outside the Supreme Court, as judges began hearing appeals over Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament.
Five arrested ahead of Heathrow drone protests
Five climate change activists have been “pre-emptively” arrested over plans to fly drones near Heathrow Airport.
Hong Kong football fans boo Chinese anthem ahead of World Cup qualifier
Thousands of Hong Kong football fans booed loudly and turned their backs when the Chinese national anthem was played before a World Cup qualifier match against Iran.
Ex-Tories Dominic Grieve and Phillip Lee cheered by protesters in Westminster
Dominic Grieve and Phillip Lee were greeted with cheering and applause by anti-Government protesters as they spoke at a cross party rally outside Parliament.
Jeremy Corbyn warns PM: It’s our Parliament
Jeremy Corbyn has told Boris Johnson: “No way, it’s our Parliament,” at a rally against the PM’s plans to suspend Parliament.
Claims fish farm protest must be halted on health and safety grounds
An anti fish farm protest planned for this weekend has sparked fears for the safety of those taking part.
VIDEO: Protesters gather in Inverness over Highland Council’s handling of River Ness art project
Protesters gathered in Inverness today as Highland councillors prepare to determine the fate of a controversial riverside art project.
Protesters clash with riot police in Zimbabwe’s capital
Zimbabwean riot police have clashed with hundreds of anti-government protesters in the capital Harare.
Man arrested after police medic assaulted during ‘violent’ protest
A man has been arrested in connection with an assault on a police medic during a “violent protest” last weekend.
Protesters calling for Tommy Robinson’s release gather in London
A heavy police presence has kept pro and anti-Tommy Robinson demonstrators apart in central London.
Donald Trump’s state visit cost Scotland Yard almost £3.5 million
Scotland Yard spent almost £3.5 million policing Donald Trump’s first state visit to the UK, official figures show.
Taxpayers foot £140,000 bill for police overtime during Greenpeace’s Cromarty Firth rig protest
A recent North Sea protest row that erupted between BP and Greenpeace cost the taxpayer nearly £140,000 due to Police Scotland clocking up hundreds of hours of overtime.
Travel disruption feared as environment activists plan 16-day drone chaos at Heathrow
Millions of people could face travel chaos this autumn with climate change activists planning to shut down a major UK airport for more than two weeks.
Leaked document reveals new details about violent Aberdeen student protest
A leaked report has revealed Aberdeen University had no procedures in place to deal with a student occupation which ended in violence - despite facing similar issues in the past.
Crisis talks to be held in bid to end ‘dangerous’ rig stand-off between Greenpeace and BP
Oil and gas chiefs are today to hold crisis talks in an effort to bring to an end a “dangerous” stand-off between climate activists and oil giant BP.
Five more people arrested over Cromarty Firth rig protest
A further two people have been arrested and removed from an oil platform following a continued protest in the Cromarty Firth.
Activists appear in court after Highland rig protest
Two people have appeared in court to face a breach of the peace charge following a protest on a Highland rig.
Legal papers served on Greenpeace rig activists in a bucket as protest continues
Activists occupying a BP-contracted oil rig in the Cromarty Firth have been served with an injunction by the owner in a bid to halt a two-day standoff, Greenpeace UK has claimed.
Extinction Rebellion movement here to stay, says Chris Packham
The Extinction Rebellion movement is here to stay, will not go away, and is set to keep growing, wildlife television presenter Chris Packham has said.
Public urged to join ‘last-ditch’ fight to save iconic Culloden heritage site
The official guardians of Culloden Battlefield have launched a public appeal to protect the iconic moor amid warnings continued development could ruin the site forever.