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Wednesday briefing: Just Stop Oil fuels up for a long fight

In today’s newsletter: They’re climbing bridges, clogging traffic and vandalising a Van Gogh. But are protesters on the right road to a climate revolution – and how far will the government go to stop them?

The Guardian - UK

Oil protesters arrested after being brought down from Dartford Crossing bridge

The Just Stop Oil activists had scaled the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and stayed there for more than 36 hours.

The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil protest on Dartford Crossing ends as activists arrested

Traffic was diverted from Thames bridge for days as pair hung high above the roadway

The Independent UK

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Dartford Crossing protesters agree to end protest and leave bridge

Police brought in a raised platform to remove the two protesters who scaled the QEII Bridge on Monday morning, forcing the closure of the bridge

Wales Online

Police bring raised platform to Dartford Crossing in bid to remove protesters

Essex Police said that the Just Stop Oil activists will be arrested once ‘a safe conclusion is reached’.

The Independent UK

‘Buckle up’: US backers of Just Stop Oil vow more Van Gogh-style protests

Climate Emergency Fund lauds National Portrait Gallery stunt and pledges to keep fighting against ‘mass delusion of normalcy’

The Guardian - US

Moment fireworks shot at Just Stop Oil protesters as they dangle on 275ft bridge

Red and orange sparks can be seen lighting up the sky near the eco-activists, who climbed up the masts of Dartford Crossing yesterday, as the climate change protest reaches its 18th day

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Transport for London wins court order to restrict Just Stop Oil protests in capital

Court strengthens ability to take rapid action to stop main roads being blocked

Evening Standard

Just Stop Oil, funded by a Getty, gives the UK establishment a spray

Just Stop Oil has been in the headlines after two of its members threw Heinz tomato soup at Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers.

The New Daily

Dartford Crossing still blocked after Just Stop Oil protesters scale bridge

The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, which links Kent and Essex, was closed on Monday after it was scaled by two climbers from the group.

The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil protesters removed from Dartford Crossing bridge and arrested

Police use raised platform to bring down activists who had blocked route linking Kent and Essex for second day

The Guardian - UK

Dartford crossing ‘closed for foreseeable’ as Just Stop Oil protest continues

Essex Police chief said ‘I think they’re crazy.’

Evening Standard

'Draconian' Tory crackdown on protests set to pass its final Commons stage TODAY

The Public Order Bill features a massive expansion of stop-and-search - including without suspicion - and will hand unlimited fines to protesters who walk around with glue in their pockets

Daily Mirror

If you don’t like climate activists staging art gallery protests, organise something better

It’s far better to speak too loud than to remain silent. With the environmental catastrophe accelerating day by day, activism has never been more important

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Daily Mirror

Fiona Bruce on why she won't be presenting Question Time as long as her predecessor

Fiona Bruce called Question Time the most challenging job she's ever done and admitted she won't be the show's host for as long as David Dimbleby was

The Independent UK

More commuter chaos expected as Just Stop Oil activists remain on major bridge

The M25 Dartford Crossing was closed after the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge was scaled by two climbers from the group.

The Guardian - UK

I’m in prison for fighting this government’s fossil fuel folly

Letter: One reader, serving a prison sentence for protesting with Just Stop Oil, says doing nothing is a choice they can no longer justify

Daily Mirror

What is Just Stop Oil and why are activists protesting in London?

Environmental activists known as the Just Stop Oil organisation have staged several protests over the past year, including the recent Van Gogh protest at the National Gallery

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The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil protesters halt traffic and throw soup over Government department

Earlier two activists climbed to the top of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge which links Essex and Kent.

Wales Online

Huge traffic delays as Just Stop Oil protesters climb Queen Elizabeth II Bridge

Bridge at Dartford Crossing links Essex and Kent

Evening Standard

Watch: Just Stop Oil activists climb QEII Bridge at Dartford crossing

Police closed the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing on Monday morning after Just Stop Oil activists climbed the structure, causing traffic chaos. Just Stop Oil said two climbers ascended the two 84m masts on the North side of the bridge about 5am “forcing the police to stop…

Daily Mirror

Just Stop Oil activists climb 275ft bridge bringing M25 and Dartford traffic to a halt

The climate change protest group, who are currently staging a month of disruptive protests across the capital, have claimed responsibility for the stunt that disrupted Monday morning's traffic

The Independent UK

Home Secretary unveils plans for a crackdown on Just Stop Oil protesters

The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has vowed to crack down on "eco-zealots" with an amendment to The Public Order Act that gives police more powers to arrest protestors.

Daily Mirror

Livid members of the public drag eco-protesters off road as 'people have work to go to'

Just Stop Oil protesters marked their 16th day of disruption by supergluing themselves to Park Lane near Hyde Park in central London and displaying banners while others locked themselves together

The Independent UK

Transport for London preparing injunction over Just Stop Oil protests

Demonstrators sprayed paint over an Aston Martin showroom and blocked Park Lane in central London in their latest action on Sunday.

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