ENVIRONMENTAL protesters shut down parts of central London today in several direct action demonstations.
The activity was in demand for a radical change to the government’s approach to climate change.
Thousands of supporters of campaign group Extinction Rebellion blocked major routes throughout the capital including at Marble Arch, Waterloo Bridge, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus and Parliament Square.
Established as a landmark victory for the climate movement, the CCC promised to hold governments to account. Today, it is understating the danger of climate chaos and impeding the radical action needed, says IAN SINCLAIR
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