- Reference: 2020/2915
- Question by: Peter Whittle
- Meeting date: 17 September 2020
On 1 September 2020, Extinction Rebellion commenced ten days of action across the UK, to protest against climate change. In London, this has led to severe traffic delays, as the capital attempts to return to normality after Lockdown. Various stunts are taking place, including a ‘theatrical’ display on ‘how the climate crisis is causing death’, and a silent protest outside Buckingham Palace. Last year, more than 1,700 arrests were made during Extinction Rebellion’s ten-day ‘Autumn Uprising’, which saw major disruption across the UK and large parts of central London blocked off. How much longer will Londoners have to put up...