Extinction Rebellion protests: Two activists found guilty in newspaper plants blockade in 2020

Two Extinction Rebellion protesters who stopped millions of newspapers from being delivered have been convicted of obstruction.  Elizabeth Haughton, 26, and Frances Henderson, 23, are the latest activists to be punished over the demonstration outside the Newsprinters plant in Knowsley, Merseyside, in September 2020.  The 11-hour protest was part of a night of chaos at … Read more

Labour is accused of siding with ‘vandals and thugs’ after peers vote down protests legislation 

Labour is accused of siding with ‘vandals and thugs’ after Peers vote down protests legislation to stop eco-protesters disrupting the country Priti Patel accused Labour of siding with ‘thugs’ after backing eco-protesters Home Secretary said opposition peers not on the side of ‘law-abiding majority’  Measures to prevent activists from shutting roads were voted down on … Read more