Just Stop Oil activists are staging a large protest in Central London this afternoon (December 10) that has caused significant traffic disruption

Just Stop Oil activists are staging a large protest in Central London this afternoon (December 10) that has caused significant traffic disruption

Protesters gathered in Parliament Square before marching in solidarity with the 150 people imprisoned this year for participating in Just Stop Oil (JSO) actions. The event, according to JSO, aims to “celebrate... Read more »
China’s Covid policy didn’t have to end in riot and protest. This is why it did | Stephen Reicher

China’s Covid policy didn’t have to end in riot and protest. This is why it did | Stephen Reicher

On Thursday 24 November, a fire broke out on the 15th floor of an apartment block in Urumqi, capital of the western Chinese province of Xinjiang. At least 10 people died, all... Read more »
Protest fear over plans for Chinese embassy in Tower Hamlets

Protest fear over plans for Chinese embassy in Tower Hamlets

Families living on an East London housing estate are furious that the Chinese Embassy could soon be dropped on their doorsteps – as they don’t want to deal with noisy protesters. Residents... Read more »
Dartford Crossing: Men to stand trial over QEII Bridge protest

Dartford Crossing: Men to stand trial over QEII Bridge protest

Two men accused of causing the closure of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford for two days in October are due to stand trial next year. Marcus Decker, 33, of no... Read more »
Southeastern timetable change draws protest to Blackheath railway station – South London News

Southeastern timetable change draws protest to Blackheath railway station – South London News

Angry commuters stood outside Blackheath railway station on Saturday to protest against Southeastern’s proposed timetable changes. The changes will mean passengers will not be able to get a direct service from Blackheath to... Read more »
Several different protest groups are expected to take to the streets on Saturday, 5 November, including Million Mask March and Just Stop Oil. Met officers will respond effectively and quickly to any emerging public order incidents

Several different protest groups are expected to take to the streets on Saturday, 5 November, including Million Mask March and Just Stop Oil. Met officers will respond effectively and quickly to any emerging public order incidents

  The Met has been planning for some time the policing of these demonstrations with partners British Transport Police and City of London Police to ensure the safety and security of people... Read more »
Just Stop Oil protest stops traffic in north London | Just Stop Oil

Just Stop Oil protest stops traffic in north London | Just Stop Oil

Just Stop Oil activists glued themselves to a road in north London on the 22nd day of the group’s campaign of civil unrest. About 20 protesters stopped traffic in Upper Street in... Read more »
Oil campaigners charged after Dartford Crossing protest

Oil campaigners charged after Dartford Crossing protest

Two men have been charged over a protest that closed the Dartford Crossing for two days. Morgan Trowland, 39, of  Islington, north London, and Marcus Decker, 33, of no fixed address, have... Read more »
Rush-hour chaos as Just Stop Oil stage protest on A4 in West London and Dartford Bridge remains SHUT

Rush-hour chaos as Just Stop Oil stage protest on A4 in West London and Dartford Bridge remains SHUT

There is rush hour chaos in the south east of England today as two separate protests by Just Stop Oil have blocked two major roads in what is the 18th consecutive day... Read more »
Mother, 62, deflates tyres on 100 SUVs – and wants ‘army of middle-aged women’ to join her protest | UK News

Mother, 62, deflates tyres on 100 SUVs – and wants ‘army of middle-aged women’ to join her protest | UK News

A 62-year-old mother says she has deflated tyres on about 100 SUVs in the last month – and wants to recruit an “army of middle-aged women” to join her protest action. The... Read more »