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October 15, 2019

London Bans All Extinction Rebellion Protests, But Direct Actions Continue
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The city of London has banned all Extinction Rebellion protests and
cleared the protest encampment at Trafalgar Square, after over 1,400
people were arrested in eight days of mass demonstrations demanding
urgent action to address the climate crisis. On Monday morning, hundreds
of people blocked traffic outside the Bank of England, while other
activists glued themselves to the offices of Barclays Bank, military
contractor BAE Systems and asset manager Black Rock.

Jo: "This company are one of the major reasons this Earth is in such a
mess. And I know there will be people inside in Black Rock who are
working hard to provide for their kids. And shortly, they'll get the
message that they are the ones who are making their future less safe and
their planet not fit for habitation."

Despite the ban, Extinction Rebellion protests are continuing in London
today, where the group's co-founder Gail Bradbrook tried to smash one of
the windows of the Department of Transport with a hammer, while other
activists glued themselves to the building. Click here to see our full
interview with Gail Bradbrook.


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