Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 July: Extinction Rebellion stress importance of Internationalist Solidarity in tackling the Climate and Ecological Emergency at WOMAD Festival

July 25, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Email: press@risingup.org.uk Phone: +447549766448; +447889926222 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Media Assets What emergency? | Extinction Rebellion in Numbers Extinction Rebellion to host Rebel Rebel stage at WOMAD, showcasing indigenous speakers and highlighting the vital role of Internationalist Solidarity in tackling the Climate and Ecological EmergencyCelebration of…

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(UK) XR Youth and Extinction Rebellion: Forging a New Relationship

July 24, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Agreed no Extinction Rebellion action at Heathrow Airport this September with drones Extinction Rebellion UK’s recent strategy process was marked by a surprise occupation by XR Youth, with the support of the Extinction Rebellion Guardians team. XR Youth demanded that young people be supported in co-creating a new and healthier way forward for the organism.

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Today 9.30am, London: Filmmaker Jack Harries among nine Extinction Rebellion members on trial for criminal damage during oil protest

July 24, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Email: press@risingup.org.ukPhone: +44(0)7918165046 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram |Media AssetsWhat emergency? | Extinction Rebellion in Numbers Filmmaker and influencer Jack Harries among nine members of Extinction Rebellion on trial today and Thursday (24th and 25th July, Hendon Magistrates Court).“The Petroleum 9” are charged with criminal damage and aggravated trespass for a peaceful protest against the International…

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Sun sets on Summer Uprising: Act Now

July 19, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Email: press@risingup.org.ukBristol, South West England:  +44(0)7432 677696, +44(0)7722062502, +44(0)7527669942 Leeds, North England: +44(0)7964072879,  +44(0)7376457438 London, Central and South England: +44(0)7911183633, +44(0)7986671716 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Media Assets | Crowd Funder What emergency? | Extinction Rebellion in Numbers Trailer video for Summer…

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Statement of apology on 17 July protests in Bristol

July 18, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

From Extinction Rebellion Bristol: Extinction Rebellion Bristol would like to express our sincerest regret that several individuals were seriously impacted on a personal level by our protests yesterday. People were not only inconvenienced by traffic delays but there have been deep emotional consequences.  We have an open line of communication with the police and collaborated…

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TODAY: Extinction Rebellion London to launch a “Tax Rebellion”

July 18, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Email: press@risingup.org.uk Phone: +44(0)7986671716; +44(0)7918165046 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Media Assets What emergency? | Extinction Rebellion in Numbers Trailer video for Summer Uprising – ACT NOW Today, 5pm Thursday 18 July, Extinction Rebellion announce a Tax Rebellion aimed at the Greater London Authority…

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‘First they ignore you …’ – Statement on Policy Exchange accusations

July 17, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

We’ve been waiting a while for this one to come. And here today, summer silly season has arrived. On transparency A cursory scan of Google brings up much about the lack of transparency around everything to do with Policy Exchange, the ‘think tank’ who ‘asked’ Richard Walton to do his ‘deep’ research. Policy Exchange doesn’t…

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Tomorrow – Extinction Rebellion to meet BBC management; Friday – ‘Requiem for a Dead Planet’ protest to call on UK newspapers to Tell the Truth

July 17, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Email: press@risingup.org.uk Phone: +44(0)7561098449, +44(0)7549766448 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Media Assets What emergency? | Extinction Rebellion in Numbers Tonight at 10.35pm BBC One to screen ‘Extinction Rebellion – Last Chance to Save the World?’ documentaryThursday 18 July, Extinction Rebellion to meet BBC Senior Management…

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Blocked bridges and concrete closures: Summer Uprising Day 2 gets underway

July 16, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Email: press@risingup.org.ukBristol, South West England:  +44(0)7432 677696, +44(0)7722062502, +44(0)7527669942 Cardiff, Wales: +44(0)7580189876,  +44 (0)7591800795   Glasgow, Scotland: +44(0)7904591052  Leeds, North England: +44(0)7964072879,  +44(0)7376457438 London, Central and South England: +44(0)7911183633, +44(0)7986671716 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Media Assets | Crowd Funder What emergency? | Extinction…

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Over 1,000 rebels and a pink boat block Bristol Bridge in synchronised national action.

July 16, 2019 by Extinction Rebellion

Over 1,000 rebels and a pink boat block Bristol Bridge in synchronised national action.  Yesterday at 08:00 AM a pink boat arrived at Bristol Bridge, shortly followed by some 1,000 Extinction Rebellion (XR) rebels, blocking vehicle access and intended to continue until Friday afternoon. The boat, which is named after the murdered Honduran environmental activist…

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