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Conor Riordan

Climate change protesters block Glasgow road - with a 25ft boat

A group of climate protesters have blocked a road in the city centre of Glasgow - with a boat.

Around eight protesters have chained themselves to a 25-foot long purple sailing boat.

It is positioned at the intersection of Glasgow' s Gallowgate and High Street, by the Merchant City clocktower.

Traffic and public transport are being rerouted and there's a significant police presence in the area.

They have displayed banners and a sail that reads 'Act Now' with the message also emblazoned on the side of the vessel in Gaelic .

Extinction Rebellion Glasgow is taking to the streets today (Mon) as part of the climate group's 'Summer Uprising: Act Now' protests.

Extinction Rebellion block Trongate with purple boat (Extinction Rebellion Scotland Press)

Other demonstrations are set to take place in Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, and London, armed with a fleet of boats.

The five boats are different colours and similar to the pink boat that occupied Oxford Circus in London during International Rebellion on April 1.

The boat in Glasgow has also been painted with "The Future You Fear is Already Here".

Activist Dougie Graham, 39, said: "Climate breakdown has already begun, with those hit first and hardest often the poorest and therefore least able to adapt.

"We are currently accepting a path where millions will be displaced or die. By not acting we are collectively complicit in this.

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