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The People vs Climate Change – A Perspective from the Citizens’ Assembly Working Group

June 10, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

The People vs Climate Change, a new documentary currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer, follows the learning journey of a group of people selected to take part in Climate Assembly UK. The film shows the wide range of attitudes about climate change, ranging from ‘ignorance is bliss’ to ‘I’m not particularly worried’ to…

Scottish Elections 2021 – One Month Later

June 08, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

It’s been one month since the Scottish election, how are politicians dealing with the climate and ecological crisis so far? Last month, Scottish voters took to the polling station to decide the country’s future. In the results of the election, the Scottish National Party (SNP) won a majority with…

Judge waives punishment for ‘noble’ protester guilty of blocking traffic

May 20, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

XR member and life-long peace activist, Rowan Tilly, was convicted on Tuesday for obstruction of the highway during the 2019 October Rebellion. But instead of imposing a punishment, the judge instead issued a rare absolute discharge, praising Rowan as 'honest' and 'sincere' and her deeds as 'noble'.

UK Newsletter Special: Rebellion Of One

May 04, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

Rebellion has returned to the UK for May Day, and in a whole new way. The Rebellion of One (Ro1) saw over 200 rebels come out onto the streets to take part in single-person roadblocks all over the country.

REBELLION OF ONE – the home straight! : TIME CHANGE to 11AM

April 22, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

How is your preparation for Rebellion Of One going? With a week and a half to go, we are on the home straight! If you are looking for a little inspiration, we will be sending a short series of messages which might stiffen your resolve to take action alone, together, on 1 May. …

Extinction Rebellion Podcast Episode 21 – It’s Not Illegal To Care: The Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Bill

April 16, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podomatic The episode begins with the stirring words of XR’s Clare Farrell and Marvina Newton from ‘United for black Lives’ speaking against the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts bill in parliament Square on April 3rd at a Kill the Bill coalition event. …

THIS IS AN UPRISING – Join a weekend of action on June 26-27

April 14, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

Visit our Free the Press campaigns page for more information! As we make our way out of lockdown, our rebellion is beginning to ramp back up again. Is anyone else feeling restless and ready to hit the streets!? So where do we go from here? With momentum building around the…

XR Podcast and Rebel Radio Special: The Race to Save the World

April 09, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podomatic Rebel Radio: Live on Soho Radio every Tuesday and Friday 11-12 | Mixcloud In this collaboration with Rebel Radio, Anna Hyde hosts this Special with the director and some of the protagonists of the film ‘…

Mayer Hillman in conversation with XR Activists

April 06, 2021 by Extinction Rebellion