Extinction Rebellion

Scientists and science enthusiasts gather prior to the start of the 'March for Science' which celebrates the scientific method outside the Science Museum in central London on April 22, 2017, Earth Day

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Anti-monarchy group Republic will stage the largest protest action in its history on the King’s coronation day, but is not planning any Extinction Rebellion-style stunts.

Anti-monarchy group to avoid Extinction Rebellion-style demos at coronation

Protesters march into central London at a demonstration by the climate change protest group Extinction Rebellion, on October 16, 2022. Credit: Isabel Infantes/AFP.

Climate activists to ‘step up’ disruption if ultimatums are not met

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords as Government suffers defeat over Public Order Bill

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords

Handout photo taken with permission from the twitter feed of Extinction Rebellion of protesters who have superglued themselves around the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons chamber, as they call for a Citizen's Assembly. Picture date: Friday September 2, 2022.

Westminster reports reveal deliberate damage inside Commons

Activists protesting outside the Scottish Power HQ in Glasgow.

Extinction Rebellion protesters target Scottish Power HQ

XR campaigners have smashed the windows of a Glasgow bank as they demand Barclays cut its ties with fossil fuel firms.

Extinction Rebellion campaigners smash windows of Glasgow bank

Climate activists are protesting outside a bank where they demonstrated every day during Cop26 a year ago.

Climate activists stage protest at bank ahead of COP 27

The Edinburgh End Fuel Poverty Coalition demonstration in Edinburgh on Saturday.

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The picture tweeted by Extinction Rebellion showing protesters in the Commons Chamber. Picture: Twitter

Extinction Rebellion protest in Commons chamber in extraordinary security breach

Extinction Rebellion will stage a die-in protest in Edinburgh this weekend

Extinction Rebellion activists to stage 'die in' protest in Edinburgh

Whilst people lie on the ground covered in white sheets, a sombre drum beat will echo through the busy shopping area.

7 pictures from Extinction Rebellion protest on Buchanan Street

Campaigners highlighted the importance of pollinators and the plants they need to survive -- ahead of National Insect Week , run by the Royal Entomological Society, which begins on Monday. Picture: XR Stirling

Extinction Rebellion activists create a buzz at ‘Insectinction’ demo

Activists from the climate change protest group Extinction Rebellion demonstrate outside of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in London (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Extinction Rebellion scientists: why we glued ourselves to government department

Extinction Rebellion protesters gathered outside the Scottish Parliament, with two activists dressing as an MSP and BP respectively, in order to criticise the 'overly cosy relationship between the company and decision-makers'.

Extinction Rebellion poured 'oil' in pond outside Scottish Parliament at protest

Extinction Rebellion activists at the Amazon centre in Dunfermline

Extinction Rebellion activists blockade Amazon centre in Dunfermline

Extinction Rebellion blockade Amazon sites across the UK in Black Friday protest...

Extinction Rebellion 'Red Rebels' yesterday during the official final day of the Cop26 summit.

COP26: Extinction Rebellion to hold 'funeral ceremony' for climate summit

Photo credit : The Lightscaper/Extinction Rebellion/PA Wire

Extinction Rebellion protest at Cenotaph branded "profoundly disrespectful"

Extinction Rebellion Scotland campaigners blockade the road and demonstrate outside the Ineos oil refinery at Grangemouth.

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Extinction Rebellion Scotland activists lock themselves to boats used to block access to Ineos at Grangemouth picture: Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion use boats to block access to Scotland's 'biggest polluter'

Extinction Rebellion activists protest outside BP's Aberdeen offices.

Climate Activist group dumps manure outside oil company's Scottish offices

Extinction Rebellion protesters outside the V&A in Dundee

Extinction Rebellion protest over bank links at the V&A Dundee.

A previous event by climate change protesters demonstrating outside a branch of Barclay's bank in Glasgow

Extinction Rebellion protests in Scotland this weekend

Extinction Rebellion protesters make the point that their calls for greater action are backed by scientists (Picture: Luciana Guerra/PA Wire)

A new free book explains science of climate change – Dr Emily Grossman

A protester holds up an Extinction Rebellion bannerat the blockade of the Newsprinters printing works t Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. Picture: PA

Why Extinction Rebellion is the antithesis of progress - Brian Monteith

Police and fire services outside the Newsprinters printing works at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, protesters used bamboo lock-ons and vans to block the road.

Dozens charged in connection with Extinction Rebellion protests

Boris Johnson condemns Extinction Rebellion targeting newspapers as 'completely unacceptable'

Boris Johnson condemns XR newspaper protest

A protestor juggles hula hoops at an Extinction Rebellion protest in Parliament Square, London, on Friday, as part of 10 days of protests. Pic: PA

Newspapers delayed over Extinction Rebellion protests

Police Scotland will have an increased presence around Holyrood and Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Increased police presence planned for Holyrood as climate protesters target MSPs

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Climate change protest at Holyrood cost £500k to police

Why Extinction Rebellion must rethink their tactics – Kezia Dugdale

Some facts to tell Extinction Rebellion next time they block the road – John McL...

Extinction Rebellion: Climate change campaigners need public on their side – Ste...

Extinction Rebellion has got my support, and here’s why – Tommy Sheppard

What I learned at the Extinction Rebellion protest – John McLellan

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