Extinction Rebellion protesters joined forces with pro-Palestinian activists to occupy London’s Liverpool Street station in a united sit-in protest demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
Video footage released by climate groups shows some demonstrators lying on the ground while others hold posters and placards calling for an end to the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war. There is.
Large numbers of police officers can be seen surrounding the busy London station, which serves the Elizabeth, Central, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith and City lines and National Railways.
The eco group shared the protest with its followers on social media, attaching a clip of the sit-in with the following caption: Ecological collapse and violence in Gaza. ”
XR protesters team up with pro-Palestinian activists to cause chaos at major London stations
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They added the hashtags “PeaceNotWar” and “InsureOurFutureNOW.”
British Transport Police said no arrests had been made and there were no service disruptions due to the protests.
A spokesperson said: “A peaceful protest took place at Liverpool Street station on Thursday 29th February. Approximately 100 people gathered between 2.30pm and 2.45pm. There was no effect.
“British Transport Police were called to minimize disruption to passengers. No arrests were made.”
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British Transport Police made no arrests during the 15-minute protest.
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So far, only two services are experiencing slight delays, but it’s unclear if this is related to the protests.
Earlier in the day, Extinction Rebellion and other climate change protesters demonstrated across London as part of a week of actions targeting the insurance industry.
The group said of its choice to target the company: “This particular action, which brings together various groups and movements, also focuses on AXA’s continued investments in companies associated with the illegal occupation of Palestinian land. Among them are Caterpillar, Volvo and household brands such as Group, IBM, Carrefour, Siemens and Airbnb.”
A protest was also held by Extinction Rebellion North East and Cumbria outside AXA’s offices in Middlesbrough today.
Metropolitan Police officers cordon off Lloyds of London during Extinction Rebellion protests
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The group is also preparing to disrupt workers enjoying an after-work drink at Leadenhall Market, considered a regular drinking spot for health workers in the city.
“There are protestors calling for participation in local pubs and bars that are known to be frequented by insurance company employees.
“This is likely aimed at directly engaging employees in conversations about the climate crisis and their own ‘complicity’. The targeted pubs and bars are likely to be located around Leadenhall Market. ”City AM, which saw the warning letter from the group, reported.
A spokesperson for the market said they were aware of the potential for disruption by protesters this afternoon.