Earth Day Coalition Closes Whitehall: “Everything we love depends on a liveable planet”

April 22, 2026 by Extinction Rebellion

Hi-Resolution Press Assets: https://show.pics.io/xr-global-media-breaking-news/search?collectionIds=69e9e39eb8a2f01f8324d483⁩Press Contact: press@extinctionrebellion.co.uk HUNDREDS GATHER IN CENTRAL LONDON FOR EARTH DAY: FAITH GROUPS, ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS AND PARLIAMENTARIANS UNITE IN CALL FOR CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR AND AN END TO FOSSIL FUEL EXPANSION On a morning of warm spring light, several hundred…

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14 Arrested at RAF Lakenheath Used in Iran War

April 10, 2026 by Extinction Rebellion

Images available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kMtl64icQeTuf8a8KCX74y3vtu_lOyqA Contact: press@lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk | 07546 291378 | 07552 122901 Fourteen peace campaigners were arrested during a 6 hour blockade of the main gates at RAF Lakenheath on Monday 6th April. RAF Lakenheath is used exclusively by the United State Air Force and is sending fighter jets to the Iran…

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Christians ‘die’ outside St Paul’s in call for Archbishops to speak out to stop the Rosebank oilfield

February 20, 2026 by Extinction Rebellion

Images available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u7jmOXNuVSBm5XsMoacGuTRJIRde-H6j  For more information please contact Christian Climate Action on christianclimateaction@gmail.com or 07427770385. Christian climate activists ‘died’ on the steps of St Paul’s on the 18th and 19th February to call on Church of England leaders to urge the Government to refuse the Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea.

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Extinction Rebellion ‘Closes the Door’ on government inaction over 1.5°C target

December 20, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Apocalypse Theatrics’s Oil Slick performers glided in triangular formation through Whitehall this morning, pausing at key entrances to mark what they describe as a critical turning point: the passing of the 1.5°C Paris climate goal. To mark the first phase in XRUK’s Trilogy campaign the Oil Slicks paused at the entrances of three influential establishments, symbolically closing the door on institutions they say have failed to act on scientific warnings.

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Security, dogs and silent protest: Why Westfield shut down a festive message of hope that a better world is possible

December 09, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Red Rebels shut out of Westfield Shopping Centre as Extinction Rebellion UK activists display banners reading  “No Shopping on a Dead Planet” and “A Better World is Possible” Hi-Resolution Press Assets https://show.pics.io/xr-global-media-breaking-newsXRUK Press Contact: Marianna (+44) 7827922444 media@extinctionrebellion.co.uk On Saturday 6th December, Extinction Rebellion’s Red Rebel Brigade silently marched towards Westfield in…

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Court to hear appeal after notorious judge threatens jury in climate case

December 01, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Five women are stepping forward to appeal against their convictions, after a judge threatened the jury with criminal proceedings if they applied their conscience to the case. Appeal Hearing: Thursday 4th December 2025 listed from 10:30 in Court 7 at the Royal Courts of Justice, London.

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Drums and a banner over Westminster Bridge: Extinction Rebellion hold ceremonies of love and connection for the River Thames in London

August 30, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Press contact: Dorothea Hackman 07301299930 saveeustontrees@gmail.comFirst Photos and Video: https://t.me/+7Owp8nddDCJhNzY0 Press selection: https://show.pics.io/xr-global-media-breaking-news/search?collectionIds=68aed8b34643ff06f47e6e60 From 10am this morning, Extinction Rebellion will march in a procession from Tower Bridge, drumming in mourning for the pollution of the Thames. An enormous banner will be dropped demanding “STOP POLLUTING OUR RIVERS”…

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Meet the activists marrying their local river as part of Extinction Rebellion’s Dirty Water Campaign

August 21, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Contact: 07484750955XR UK press team press@extinctionrebellion.uk Starting this Sunday the 24th August to the 24th September, Extinction Rebellion’s Dirty Water Campaign is launching the World Water Wedding with a range of actions intended for people to pledge their troth to protect rivers and water bodies across the country.  Actions will range from…

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Scientists for XR occupy the Bank of England

July 23, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Press contacts: Shana 07546 166787 | XR UK press team press@extinctionrebellion.uk Photos: https://drive.proton.me/urls/WFVCDS5XJR#OEow1XVNSOdf Early on Wednesday 23rd of July, five scientists occupied the lobby of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), part of the Bank of England. Five scientists remained in the PRA’s lobby from 8am until 9am, during the morning arrival of employees, demanding capital…

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Rebels target insurance HQ in solidarity with detained Ugandan protesters

July 16, 2025 by Extinction Rebellion

Press contacts: Dorothea Hackman 07710 269195⁩  |  XR UK press team 07756136396 BREAKING PHOTOS | PERMANENT ARCHIVE Extinction Rebellion rebels target AIG as part of a national wave of Insure Our Survival actions against insurance companies fanning the flames of climate risk.  At 12 noon today, July 16th, 2025, protesters were at the…

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