Chris Packham makes rallying call for more people to join Extinction Rebellion The wildlife broadcaster spoke to thousands of climate change protesters from a stage in Westminster. The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
The Earth's Corr: Climate activists deserve our applause - not condemnation Today, which is Earth Day, they will be taking to the streets in their thousands Belfast Live · Apr 22, 2023
Tech & Science Daily podcast: XR’s Earth Day eco protest Extinction Rebellion has begun its four-day climate protest through central London. Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2023
Piers Corbyn gatecrashes Extinction Rebellion church service to tell eco-activists they’re ‘working for the Devil’ Congregation sang ‘Amazing Grace’ as climate denier was removed from church The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023
Extinction Rebellion activists chant and dance outside Government offices in new protests More than 30,000 people have said they will attend the protests, branded "The Big One", between April 21 and April 24, in what will be XR's first major action since announcing it would move away from more controversial methods Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2023
Extinction Rebellion begins protest in streets of central London Taking a new non-disruptive protesting approach, the group is calling for urgent action to tackle the climate crisis. The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023
Big tent for the Big One: Extinction Rebellion shows softer side in London protest Mass protest on climate crisis by 200 groups led by XR, which has halted disruptive tactics The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023
Met vows to crack down on the XR protesters amid fears for Marathon There are concerns other protest groups might take action affecting the London Marathon Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023
Minister pledges ‘robust action’ if climate protesters break law during marathon Mark Harper said it would be ‘terrible’ if environmental demonstrations disrupted the event this weekend. The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023
The Big One: Thousands of protesters descend on central London for Extinction Rebellion-led 4-day demo More than 30,000 people have said they will attend the protest Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2023
Up to 50,000 protestors will be on route of London Marathon Extinction Rebellion is staging a four-day protest outside Parliament Square Wales Online · Apr 21, 2023
Extinction Rebellion ‘expects up to 50,000 protesters’ on day of London Marathon The group has promised to avoid disrupting the race. The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023
Just Stop Oil: who are the eco-protesters and what do they want? The London Marathon is braced for disruption from Just Stop Oil after an activist from the protest group covered one of the tables at the World Snooker Championship with orange powder earlier this week. The Week · Apr 20, 2023
Kate Garraway exclaims 'you're not talking to me' as ITV Good Morning Britain's protest debate descends into chaos The presenter was back on GMB alongside Adil Ray when they were joined by Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil protesters Manchester Evening News · Apr 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023 Extinction Rebellion pledges to help guard London Marathon from protests Extinction Rebellion has agreed to help guard the London Marathon from protesters in a unique deal to protect one of the ‘crown jewels’ of British sport
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 London Marathon boss responds to fears protesters will disrupt event The World Snooker Championship was interrupted by a Just Stop Oil protester on Monday
Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023 London Marathon make plea to Just Stop Oil ahead of talks over potential protest London Marathon bosses are pleading with Just Stop Oil not to derail Sunday’s race.
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 London Marathon boss plays down fears protesters will disrupt event World Snooker Championship was interrupted by a Just Stop Oil protester on Monday.
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023 London Marathon chief sends plea to protest groups ahead of "unique" race There are fears Sunday’s London Marathon could suffer the same fate as the Grand National and World Snooker Championships, which were severely disrupted by protestors
Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023 Scotland Yard ‘won’t let climate activists wreck marathon’ Up to 30,000 demonstrators are expected in the capital over the marathon weekend
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023 London Marathon fans warned to avoid travelling to the most famous part of route Hugh Brasher, event director for the TCS London Marathon, has urged people to "watch the marathon from other locations and avoid the Parliament Square area on the day"
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 London Marathon fans urged to avoid Parliament amid Extinction Rebellion protest The climate group said it has no plans to disrupt the event, despite the final stretch of the race intersecting with its planned protest.
Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023 The Big One climate protest: when is it and what are Extinction Rebellion’s aims? The Big One promises to be a key moment in the fight for climate justice
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 Disruptive climate protesters should be ashamed of themselves, says Rishi Sunak The Prime Minister made the comments after activists disrupted the World Snooker Championship on Monday and the Grand National at the weekend.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023 Barry Hearn wants protesters who disrupt sporting events to face jail time The World Snooker Tour president said sport is 'an easy target’ after disruption to the World Snooker Championship and Grand National by Just Stop Oil and Animal Rising