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Extinction Rebellion protest against the BBC's ‘failure to report’ the true dangers of the climate crisis
Police clash with protesters outside the broadcaster's London offices
Extinction Rebellion protest outside the BBC's HQ in London

CLIMATE activist group Extinction Rebellion (XR) clashed with the police outside the BBC in London today during a heated protest against the broadcaster’s “failure to report” on the crisis.

Two activists glued themselves to the entrance of one of the buildings while others attempted to push past police officers to get closer to the main site.

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