Extinction Rebellion protesters superglue themselves to Speaker’s Chair in Commons
Extinction Rebellion protesters have superglued themselves to the Speaker’s chair in the House of Commons and padlocked their necks to the railings outside. The campaign group said around fifty of its supporters “took non-violent action” demanding a citizens’ assembly to discuss the climate crisis.
Five protesters were pictured in the Commons chamber, with some holding signs which read “let the people decide” and “citizens’ assembly now”.They are understood to have entered the building after booking an official tour, before breaking away from the group to stage the protest.Two protesters could also be seen with locks around their necks and connected to the front gates of the Houses of Parliament.
Banners have also been dropped across The Palace of Westminster building.In a tweet, Extinction Rebellion said: “The protest points to the need for a citizens’ assembly to cut through the corruption in Westminster, update politics & let the people decide.”
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Extinction Rebellion protesters, who have padlocked their necks to the railings, outside the Houses of Parliament
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Extinction Rebellion protesters demonstrating on scaffolding, erected for renovation work, outside the Houses of Parliament,
Emergency vehicles from the police, fire and ambulance services arrived at the scene shortly after 12pm.A police helicopter was also seen flying over parliament.
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Parliament is currently on its summer recess until Monday, when it will be confirmed whether Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak has won the Tory leadership race.A speech read out by activists in the chamber said: “We are in crisis. And what goes on in this chamber every day makes a joke out of us all. We can not afford to carry on like this.”A House of Commons spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident on the Parliamentary Estate and are currently dealing with the situation as a matter of urgency.”
Extinction Rebellion protesters have superglued themselves to the Speaker’s chair in the House of Commons and padlocked their necks to the railings outside.
The campaign group said around fifty of its supporters “took non-violent action” demanding a citizens’ assembly to discuss the climate crisis.
Five protesters were pictured in the Commons chamber, with some holding signs which read “let the people decide” and “citizens’ assembly now”.
They are understood to have entered the building after booking an official tour, before breaking away from the group to stage the protest.
Two protesters could also be seen with locks around their necks and connected to the front gates of the Houses of Parliament.
Banners have also been dropped across The Palace of Westminster building.
In a tweet, Extinction Rebellion said: “The protest points to the need for a citizens’ assembly to cut through the corruption in Westminster, update politics & let the people decide.”
Emergency vehicles from the police, fire and ambulance services arrived at the scene shortly after 12pm.
A police helicopter was also seen flying over parliament.
Parliament is currently on its summer recess until Monday, when it will be confirmed whether Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak has won the Tory leadership race.
A speech read out by activists in the chamber said: “We are in crisis. And what goes on in this chamber every day makes a joke out of us all. We can not afford to carry on like this.”
A House of Commons spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident on the Parliamentary Estate and are currently dealing with the situation as a matter of urgency.”
