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The Latest Breaking News from Extinction Rebellion

Met vows to crack down on the XR protesters amid fears for Marathon

There are concerns other protest groups might take action affecting the London Marathon

Evening Standard

Minister pledges ‘robust action’ if climate protesters break law during marathon

Mark Harper said it would be ‘terrible’ if environmental demonstrations disrupted the event this weekend.

The Independent UK

The Big One: Thousands of protesters descend on central London for Extinction Rebellion-led 4-day demo

More than 30,000 people have said they will attend the protest

Evening Standard

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Up to 50,000 protestors will be on route of London Marathon

Extinction Rebellion is staging a four-day protest outside Parliament Square

Wales Online

Extinction Rebellion ‘expects up to 50,000 protesters’ on day of London Marathon

The group has promised to avoid disrupting the race.

The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil: who are the eco-protesters and what do they want?

The London Marathon is braced for disruption from Just Stop Oil after an activist from the protest group covered one of the tables at the World Snooker Championship with orange powder earlier this week.

The Week

Kate Garraway exclaims 'you're not talking to me' as ITV Good Morning Britain's protest debate descends into chaos

The presenter was back on GMB alongside Adil Ray when they were joined by Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil protesters

Manchester Evening News

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Extinction Rebellion pledges to help guard London Marathon from protests

Extinction Rebellion has agreed to help guard the London Marathon from protesters in a unique deal to protect one of the ‘crown jewels’ of British sport

The Guardian - UK

London Marathon boss responds to fears protesters will disrupt event

The World Snooker Championship was interrupted by a Just Stop Oil protester on Monday

The Independent UK

London Marathon make plea to Just Stop Oil ahead of talks over potential protest

London Marathon bosses are pleading with Just Stop Oil not to derail Sunday’s race.

Evening Standard

London Marathon boss plays down fears protesters will disrupt event

World Snooker Championship was interrupted by a Just Stop Oil protester on Monday.

The Independent UK

London Marathon chief sends plea to protest groups ahead of "unique" race

There are fears Sunday’s London Marathon could suffer the same fate as the Grand National and World Snooker Championships, which were severely disrupted by protestors

Daily Mirror

Scotland Yard ‘won’t let climate activists wreck marathon’

Up to 30,000 demonstrators are expected in the capital over the marathon weekend

Evening Standard

London Marathon fans warned to avoid travelling to the most famous part of route

Hugh Brasher, event director for the TCS London Marathon, has urged people to "watch the marathon from other locations and avoid the Parliament Square area on the day"

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The Independent UK

London Marathon fans urged to avoid Parliament amid Extinction Rebellion protest

The climate group said it has no plans to disrupt the event, despite the final stretch of the race intersecting with its planned protest.

Evening Standard

The Big One climate protest: when is it and what are Extinction Rebellion’s aims?

The Big One promises to be a key moment in the fight for climate justice

The Independent UK

Disruptive climate protesters should be ashamed of themselves, says Rishi Sunak

The Prime Minister made the comments after activists disrupted the World Snooker Championship on Monday and the Grand National at the weekend.

The Guardian - UK

Barry Hearn wants protesters who disrupt sporting events to face jail time

The World Snooker Tour president said sport is 'an easy target’ after disruption to the World Snooker Championship and Grand National by Just Stop Oil and Animal Rising

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Daily Mirror

London Marathon 2023 on high alert as Just Stop Oil protestors target more sport events

After Just Stop Oil activists disrupted the World Snooker Championship, the group have said they plan to continue targeting sporting events

Evening Standard

Extinction Rebellion and allies threaten to ‘step up’ protests ahead of big demonstration on London marathon weekend

Met police promise ‘engaging but firm’ presence during four-day protest outside Parliament from Friday

Reuters

UK environmental groups threaten action unless government meets demands

Environmental groups including Extinction Rebellion, which has previously staged highly disruptive protests across Britain, have vowed new and "creative" campaigns of disobedience unless the government meets their demands over fossil fuels.

The Guardian - UK

More than 100 animal rights activists arrested after Grand National protests

Demonstration by Animal Rising delays start of famous race by quarter of an hour

The Independent UK

Grand National protests loom over Aintree race: ‘Horse racing is dying’

Animal Rising, an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, will begin protests condemning horse racing at 9.30am on Saturday ahead of the 5.15pm showpiece

The Independent UK

‘Horse racing is dying’: Grand National protest planning to disrupt Aintree race

Animal Rising, an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, will begin protests condemning horse racing at 9.30am on Saturday ahead of the 5.15pm showpiece

The Conversation

Grand National protests: Animal Rising campaigners reveal how exploiting animals harms us too

Britain’s 175th annual Grand National horse race is set to take place on Saturday April 15. The protest group Animal Rising (formerly known as Animal Rebellion), an offshoot of the larger climate movement Extinction Rebellion, plans to disrupt it with direct-action tactics, including activists gluing themselves to the track before…

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