Responding to the arrest figures, a spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion said: “One thousand arrests is an astonishing number. Play Video Flight grounded at London City airport by Extinction Rebellion protester – video“It is becoming clear that there is no desire from the higher levels to facilitate the right to protest. Facebook Twitter Pinterest British Transport Police officers carry Frank Benatt away at London City airport DLR station. The API removes a claim on its website that the human contribution to climate change is “uncertain”, after an outcry. Police also revealed that the last person from the Extinction Rebellion protests in London in April had been charged.

Source: The Guardian October 10, 2019 08:50 UTC