Extinction Rebellion to hold socially distanced protests across the UK demanding people have a choice over their future

May 28, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

30th May 12pm: This Saturday Extinction Rebellion will be outside Parliament calling on people across the UK to publicly express their dissatisfaction with Government incompetence and demand a Citizens Assembly on the Covid-19 recovery to decide our future together.[1] The challenge of addressing the coronavirus pandemic is inseparable from the climate and ecological emergency - both must be addressed in tandem if we are to secure a safe future for all.

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Extinction Rebellion put thousands of kid’s shoes in Trafalgar Square urging government to remember children during coronavirus recovery

May 18, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

In the early hours of this morning, Extinction Rebellion has covered London’s Trafalgar Square with nearly 2000 pairs of children’s shoes, with people holding a banner that reads ‘Covid today > Climate tomorrow > Act Now’. The installation urges the Government to act on the climate crisis during the coronavirus recovery to protect younger generations against the effects of an even deeper crisis that continues to intensify.

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16-17 May: Extinction Rebellion to create pop up bike lanes and say ‘No Going Back’ to busy, polluted streets as lockdown eases

May 15, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

This weekend Extinction Rebellion groups across the UK are inviting people to ‘Reclaim the Streets’ and join them in peaceful, physically distanced protest in their towns and cities. They are calling for the government to prioritise public health and well-being as the UK lockdown is eased and to invest in safer streets for walking and cycling.[1] Groups taking part include Islington, Lambeth, Hackney, Exeter, Staines and Manchester.

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BREAKING: Extinction Rebellion spray fake oil onto Barclays HQ calling on them to act responsibly and divest from fossil fuels

May 07, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

A small group from Extinction Rebellion have sprayed fake oil onto the Barclays headquarters in London’s Canary Wharf this morning with fire extinguishers. They came with a simple message, for Barclays to act responsibly and ‘Stop pouring billions into the fossil fuel economy’. The protest has taken place on the morning when Barclays shareholders will meet virtually for their annual general meeting (AGM).

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Emma Thompson stars in new short film about Extinction Rebellion, released online on 1st May

April 29, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

At midday on 1 May 2020, Extinction will be released online to mark the anniversary of the UK becoming the first country in the world to declare a climate emergency. The short film tells the story of a small group of determined activists, who – in the midst of a rebellion – are invited to meet with the Environment Minister, Lord Grant.

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XR Midlands Response to HS2 High Court Ruling – ‘Choose life rather than HS2’

April 04, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Photo above from Broadwells Wood Warwickshire in May 2019. Will there be bluebells this year? With the release of those arrested at Crackley Woods yesterday for protecting trees at risk from HS2 works, Extinction Rebellion Midlands gives us an update on what’s been happening. If you’re at home and would like to support,…

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UPDATE 1st April – HS2 begins its Tree Felling season amidst the coronavirus crisis. Not an April Fool

April 01, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

In the face of coronavirus lockdown, HS2 contractors – including Laing Murphy, Five Rivers Environmental Contracting, PT Trees, and HW Martin amongst others – have travelled from all over the UK to ramp up works to destroy ancient woodlands in Kenilworth, WarwickshireCampaigners in trees – now in their sixth day at Crackley…

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HS2 contractors prepare for destruction of ancient woodland and attempt to ‘starve-out’ protesters

March 30, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Email: press@risingup.org.ukPhone: +44 7969 083 371Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Media Assets | #ExtinctionRebellion #ActNow #Tellthetruth  #ReThinkHS2 #StopHS2 #StopEcocide #HS2evidence HS2 security guards and bailiffs are attempting to ‘starve out’ five environmental protectors who have been living in tree houses in a bid to prevent the non-essential and irreversible destruction of ancient woodland and…

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Extinction Rebellion pleads with Prime Minister to stop HS2 due to coronavirus risks

March 24, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Email:‌ ‌press@risingup.org.uk‌ ‌Phone:‌ ‌+44 7561 098449 ‌Facebook‌‌ ‌|‌‌ ‌Twitter‌‌ ‌|‌‌ ‌Instagram‌‌ ‌|‌‌ ‌‌Media‌ ‌Assets‌‌ ‌|‌ ‌#ExtinctionRebellion‌ ‌#ActNow‌ ‌#Tellthetruth‌ ‌#ReThinkHS2‌ ‌#StopHS2‌ In a letter to the Prime Minister today, Extinction Rebellion UK, for the first time ever, is pleading, rather than demanding for an immediate stop to HS2 in light of…

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Extinction Rebellion UK launches AloneTogether – a Regenerative Rebellion as part of the response to coronavirus

March 23, 2020 by Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion UK launches AloneTogether – a Regenerative Rebellion as part of the response to coronavirus This is a world-changing moment. As coronavirus takes hold of our day to day lives, the way we organise and support each other will change. We will lose much we hold dear. This calls for an evolution –…

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