There have been 17 arrests after climate group Insulate Britain staged its 10th day of protests by blocking M1.
Protesters were seated near the Brent Cross junction of the M1, as well as junction 3 of the M4 near Heathrow.
Isulate Britain said the protesters included eight people released from custody on Thursday after blocking the M25 at Junction 30 in Essex, and others who were arrested earlier this week.
He pledged to continue his actions until the government makes “a meaningful statement that it will isolate all of Britain’s 29 million fleeing homes by 2030”.
Now, Metropolitan Police have explained that 17 people were arrested during the M1 protest near Brent Cross for obstruction and conspiracy to commit public nuisance.
The crossroads were cleared around 10 a.m.
However, officers still respond to the M25 protest.
The group said in a statement: “It is incomprehensible that the government continues to delay home insulation measures when we urgently need to reduce our carbon emissions, end fuel poverty and help hard-working families. their growing energy bills.
“In addition, the industry is asking the government to show leadership and support a national modernization strategy. Come on Boris: keep up the work.
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Source: www.times-series.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-10-01 11:18:39
