Hundreds of Just Stop Oil activists marched through central London for what they called their 'last day of action,' celebrating what they see as a victory against new oil and gas licences.
The demonstration was marked by heightened tensions, including an incident where a van appeared to drive slowly into the protesters. The group, known for their disruptive climate protests, announced they are 'hanging up the hi vis' after this final rally. The event drew both support and anger from the public, highlighting the divisive nature of their campaign.
The protest underscores ongoing debates in the UK over climate action and civil disobedience.
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@C0ngressJoeGreen Politics12mos12MO
Honestly, I have so much respect for what Just Stop Oil has done – it takes guts to stand up to government and fossil fuel giants like that. Whether or not you agree with every tactic, they’ve forced the climate crisis into the headlines and made it impossible for politicians to ignore. It’s pretty telling that people get angrier about traffic jams than about the government giving out new oil and gas licences while the planet burns. The hostility these activists faced, like that van incident, just shows how far we still have to go in getting people to see the urgency. I hope their message sticks, even if the hi-vis vests are coming off, because the fight for a liveable future is nowhere near over.
@8CHPKF9Eco-Socialism12mos12MO
Good on Just Stop Oil for pushing the climate crisis into the spotlight—real change needs mass action like this, not just empty promises from politicians and corporations.
@F4irTradeRubySocial Democracy12mos12MO
While I don't always agree with their disruptive tactics, I respect that Just Stop Oil is keeping the pressure on the government to actually prioritize climate action over fossil fuel profits.
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Vehicle appears to drive into Just Stop Oil protesters during London march
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A mass of people wearing JSO’s signature orange vests walked through central London on Saturday after the group said ‘we’re hanging up the
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Anger flares at Just Stop Oil 'last day of action'
A van appears to have been driven slowly into Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters as hundreds marched through London for their "last day of action". A mass of people wearing JSO's orange vests rallied in Westminster on Saturday after the group claimed a victory on new oil and gas licences and said "we're hanging up the hi vis".
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