The woman spoke to fellow climate protesters after the "assault" at last night's Mansion House banquet in the City. The activist, who has yet to be identified, was shoved against a pillar by the Foreign Office minister and marched out of the room. Greenpeace campaigner Areeba Hamid said the woman was a victim of "physical assault" and "in shock". Tory MP Peter Bottomley defended Mr Field, telling the BBC: "It's a potentially dangerous situation. (Image: Greenpeace)(Image: Getty Images)He added: "It is not an assault - you can't use the word assault, that is completely wrong and an exaggeration."

Source: Daily Mirror June 21, 2019 08:26 UTC