Ten of them were arrested on Sunday, and eight of them were arrested on Monday for protests sweeping the capital.
The demonstrators blocked the roads in central London, including the surrounding Trafalgar Square, Because they asked the government to immediately stop investing in fossil fuels that drive climate change.
Metropolis said it would take “significant” action to manage the protests, but admitted Activists‘”important reason”.
In a statement before the protest against the “Extinction Rebellion”-the event won the support of celebrities including comedians and writers Stephen Fry And actor Jerome Flynn-stated that they will “target the root cause of the climate and ecological crisis-political economy”.
On Monday, activists built a large pink structure at the junction of Long Acre and Upper St Martin’s Lane with the words “come to the table” to emphasize that everyone must have a say in how to respond to the crisis.
Metropolis says it will take “significant” action to manage the protests
/ Amplifier lineThe huge “table” contains a built-in locking device, so protesters can attach themselves, sleeping areas, and their own stereo system when the activists prepare to stay and occupy the site.
There is a significant presence of police around the “Impossible Rebellion” protests, which are expected to disrupt London in the next two weeks.
Demonstrations are planned to be held in central locations including St. James’s Park and Piccadilly Circus-similar to events in 2019-but more demonstrations will be held in north and south London.
Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, said: “For years, our government and corporate leaders have let us down. They are taking us to the cliff.
The “Impossible Rebellion” protests are surrounded by a large number of police officers
/ Amplifier line“If they take this survival crisis seriously, then they will immediately stop funding fossil fuels, because continuing to pour gasoline on the fire is clearly a sign of insanity.
“Why don’t they act? They are connected with the corrupt political economy centered on the City of London, deriving huge profits from communities and nature, and relying on destructive economic growth to survive.
“We need to be honest, humans must change direction, we have no choice.”
As the protests proceeded, activists held placards that read “Code red, where is the action”, while the four dressed up as the sea to warn of rising sea levels.
Flynn participated in the protests on Sunday night, in which three militants climbed the entrance of the City Hall building in central London.
Approximately 200 people gathered together. The three sprayed red spray paint on the walls of the building and unfolded a banner that read “Common Liberation”.
