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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Zoe Tidman

Extinction Rebellion London protests: Demonstrators block Oxford Circus as pink table re-erected

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Extinction Rebellion descend on London for day two of protests

Extinction Rebellion protesters have descended on Oxford Circus, where they blocked traffic with a giant pink table, danced peacefully and heard speeches, as climate demonstrations in London continue.

Earlier, the environmental movement gathered outside the Brazilian embassy to protest deforestation and attacks on indigenous people on the third day of its Impossible Rebellion protests in the capital, due to last for two weeks.

XR is aiming to disrupt “business as usual” in London with its latest set of demonstrations as the climate crisis unfolds.

More than 100 people have been arrested since Sunday, the day before the start of the official action.

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