What do the protestors in London want?

In the UK, Extinction Rebellion has three main demands: The government must declare a climate “emergency” The UK must legally commit to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2025. A citizens’ assembly must be formed to “oversee the changes”

What was the biggest protest in London?

Demonstration. The British Stop the War Coalition (Stop) claimed the protest in London was the largest political demonstration in the city’s history. Police estimated attendance as well in excess of 750,000 people and the BBC estimated that around a million attended.

Where are the XR protests in London?

Climate change protesters have blocked four of London’s busiest bridges. Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion activists gathered on Waterloo, Blackfriars, Lambeth and Westminster bridges calling for an end to new fossil fuel investments. Queues of traffic have been forming as a result of the demonstrations.

Are UK police allowed to protest?

Protests can be limited by police if they believe they have good reason to impose restrictions on an event to ensure public safety, or to prevent crime.

What do XR want?

Extinction Rebellion (abbreviated as XR) is a global environmental movement with the stated aim of using nonviolent civil disobedience to compel government action to avoid tipping points in the climate system, biodiversity loss, and the risk of social and ecological collapse.

What is the goal of insulate Britain?

Insulate Britain is an environmental activist group, founded by six members of the global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion. Their methods slightly differ from that of Extinction Rebellion, but they share the same overall target: to reduce the rate of climate change.

What has protesting accomplished UK?

There were protests across Britain, culminating in riots in central London in 1990. Not only did the poll tax end up being abolished, but the movement contributed to the removal of Margaret Thatcher from power later in 1990.

What are Extinction Rebellion protesting about today?

Extinction Rebellion protesters are continuing to fight for climate change.

Is it legal to protest in london?

Protesting is legal in England and Wales, the right to protest is protected under the European Convention of Human Rights. However, this only applies to peaceful protest and does not extend to any violence inflicted or damage caused during a protest.

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