Jailed Insulate Britain protester ends hunger strike after 26 days
3 years ago

Jailed Insulate Britain protester ends hunger strike after 26 days

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A jailed Insulate Britain protester has ended her hunger strike after 26 days, the campaign group said. Ms Smart said: “I have ended my hunger strike after 26 days, one day for every failed Cop meeting since the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was signed. “I welcome the approach from my MP, Richard Drax, and look forward to meeting him to discuss Insulate Britain’s demands. “I spoke to her this morning, she’s doing well, eating and in good spirits, so the overall feeling is one of relief but also apprehension.” Ms Smart is one of nine members of the group who jailed for breaching an injunction designed to prevent road blockades which have sparked anger among motorists and others affected by the protests.

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Six Insulate Britain activists to be released from prison
2 years, 11 months ago

Six Insulate Britain activists to be released from prison

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six Insulate Britain protestors are due be released from prison after serving sentences for blockading …

Policing Insulate Britain stunts used up 7,000 officers and £4.3m
2 years, 11 months ago

Policing Insulate Britain stunts used up 7,000 officers and £4.3m

Daily Mail  

Policing Insulate Britain's roadblocking protests cost at least £4.3million – enough to insulate about 3,500 homes – an investigation has found. Police officers arrest an Insulate Britain climate activist who had been blocking a slip road from the M25 earlier this year Insulate Britain activists stop a car from driving towards them as they block a street in central London …

Two Insulate Britain protestors are jailed for breaching High Court injunctions
3 years ago

Two Insulate Britain protestors are jailed for breaching High Court injunctions

Daily Mail  

Seven Insulate Britain protesters were 'surprised' to have been spared jail for blocking roads today - including a priest who told a judge she would go straight back to demonstrating if she walked free. Police officers arrest priest and climate activist Rev Sue Parfitt near the M25, on 13 September Rev Parfitt, from Bristol, told the judge: 'Wasn't it worth …

Insulate Britain will strike again next year, High Court hears
3 years ago

Insulate Britain will strike again next year, High Court hears

Daily Mail  

Police intelligence suggests climate protesters are plotting further disruption in the new year, the High Court has heard, as seven activists face jail for blocking roads while one ignored a court summons in order to attend another demonstration. Insulate Britain say Dr Diana Warner, a retired GP from Bristol, defied the court summons to take part in another protest in …

Jailed Insulate Britain eco-activist ENDS hunger strike after 26 days
3 years ago

Jailed Insulate Britain eco-activist ENDS hunger strike after 26 days

Daily Mail  

A jailed Insulate Britain protester has ended her 26-day prison hunger strike early after her MP wrote to her and requested a visit, the campaign group revealed today. It comes as the group said a further nine Insulate Britain protesters will appear at the High Court in London tomorrow to face a charge of contempt of court. Jailed Insulate Britain …

Insulate Britain protesters stage 24-hour fast outside Downing Street
3 years ago

Insulate Britain protesters stage 24-hour fast outside Downing Street

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Insulate Britain supporters are staging a 24-hour fast outside Downing …

Emma Smart: Insulate Britain protester on second week of hunger strike moved to hospital wing
3 years ago

Emma Smart: Insulate Britain protester on second week of hunger strike moved to hospital wing

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jailed Insulate Britain protester Emma Smart has been moved to …

Who are Insulate Britain and what do they want?
3 years, 1 month ago

Who are Insulate Britain and what do they want?

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 50 Insulate Britain activists glued their hands and feet to the road outside the …

What is Insulate Britain and why is protest group blocking the M25?
3 years, 1 month ago

What is Insulate Britain and why is protest group blocking the M25?

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We can do that now in an orderly, planned way, insulating homes and preventing thousands of deaths from fuel …

Insulate Britain cause yet more mayhem in Kent and West London
3 years, 1 month ago

Insulate Britain cause yet more mayhem in Kent and West London

Daily Mail  

Retired vicar, 79, is back again with Insulate Britain and arrested for a NINTH time in just six weeks A retired Anglican vicar was once again back at the Insulate Britain protests today - marking the ninth time she has been arrested in as many weeks. A man plays the bagpipes in the faces of Insulate Britain protesters sat on …

Insulate Britain block traffic to M25 and Old Street roundabout
3 years, 2 months ago

Insulate Britain block traffic to M25 and Old Street roundabout

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protesters from Insulate Britain have blocked a junction of the M25 motorway and a major …

Eco-mob Insulate Britain block M25 for fifth time as they run on to main carriageway near Woking
3 years, 3 months ago

Eco-mob Insulate Britain block M25 for fifth time as they run on to main carriageway near Woking

Daily Mail  

'Death wish' eco-zealots who ran into moving rush hour traffic on the M25 could have caused 'multiple fatalities' with their road-blocking protest, the boss of motoring group The AA warned today. There are groups on both sides of the eight lane motorway Police surrounding protesters from Insulate Britain who threw blue paint on to the M25 during their demonstration this …

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