Extinction Rebellion

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords as Government suffers defeat over Public Order Bill

XR protesters ‘forcibly removed’ from House of Lords

Handout photo taken with permission from the twitter feed of Extinction Rebellion of protesters who have superglued themselves around the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons chamber, as they call for a Citizen's Assembly. Picture date: Friday September 2, 2022.

Westminster reports reveal deliberate damage inside Commons

Michael Gove is revealing his cavalier approach to the nation’s interests. PIC: John Sibley - WPA Pool/Getty Images

What does the Tory Party think it is doing going against Truss? - Bernard Ingham

File photo dated 4/11/2021 of protesters from Insulate Britain block Great George Street in Parliament Square, central London. Policing Insulate Britain's road-blocking protests cost taxpayers at least £4.3 million, an investigation has found. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he was "appalled" by the bill, which was disclosed by police forces in response to Freedom of Information requests by the PA news agency.

Make Insulate Britain pay £4.3m police bill – The Yorkshire Post says

Drax Power Plant

Extinction Rebellion stops wrong train in protest against Drax

Are protests by eco-warriors from Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion justified - or not?

Don’t let eco-warriors undermine local climate action – Yorkshire Post Letters

Protesters outside the Doncaster warehoues

Extinction Rebellion blockading Yorkshire Amazon warehouse on Black Friday

Extinction Rebellion blockade Amazon sites across the UK in Black Friday protest...

Jo Webb, who has recently become chair of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Photo: Ernesto Rogata

'How I'm working with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to tackle nature crisis'

Extinction Rebellion activists have been staging a number of protests to highlight the issue of climate change.

Extinction Rebellion must curb extremists – Yorkshire Post Letters

Members of Extinction Rebellion have been staging a number of protests.

Climate change; open your eyes to reality Bernard Ingham – Yorkshire Post Letter...

Extinction Rebellion protesters have been highlighting the threat posed by climate change.

Climate crisis will cost us more than Extinction Rebellion if we don’t act – Har...

Another round of Extinction Rebellion protests has been taking place as Britain prepares to return to work.

Don’t let Extinction Rebellion’s antics wreck our fragile economy – Bernard Ingh...

Christopher Hore, Alstair Chestermn and Drew Long of Extinction Rebellion hold socially distanced protest against expansion of Leeds Bradford Airport outside Leeds Civic Hall. 21 May 2020. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Extinction Rebellion protest against Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans

Extinction Rebellion will be staging a further protest this weekend against Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) expansion plans.

Rebecca Marano

Drax

Extinction Rebellion set to hold protests against Drax Power Station

Extinction Rebellion protesters in Leeds last year.

Why Extinction Rebellion is a plague on the working classes (and the planet) – G...

The climate emergency is real

We need to show respect to firms doing the right thing on climate change - Mark ...

Extinction Rebellion protested across the country last summer.

Councils 'shocked' by Wakefield's decision to work with Extinction Rebellion, bu...

Traffic congestion is a frequent problem in Yorkshire.

Why you are 21 times more likely to be killed by air pollution than a car crash ...

The Bishop says she hopes to draw from the phrase 'build on what brings us together'. Photo: PA

Why respectful discussions between farmers and Extinction Rebellion protesters g...

Barclays branch in Sheffield

This is why Extinction Rebellion is protesting in Sheffield today

The environment has risen up the political agenda.

State of the world is not as bad as we might think – David Alcock

Coun Richard Burton, leader of East Riding Council.

Activists bid to make citizens arrest on East Riding council leader

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD: The thing that I really like about making my own clothes Is that no-one else has them says Izzy Butcher, wearing a teal handmade dress. Image courtesy of Kirsten Photography.

Have a happy eco Christmas - style tips from Yorkshire sustainability champions

Extinction Rebellion activists in Leeds earlier this year.

Send Extinction Rebellion protesters to China if they’re serious about cutting c...

From: Dick Lindley, Altofts, Normanton.

YP Letters

The recent Extinction Rebellion protest in Leeds.

Extinction Rebellion activists should be heeded in this ‘climate change’ general...

18 July 2019...... Protest group Extinction Rebellion 'die' on Briggate in Leeds a publicty act Picture Tony Johnson.

Here’s how a carbon-free society will ruin our nation’s finances – Bernard Ingha...

Extinction Rebellion protesters chained together as they block the road outside Westminster Abbey on October 7, 2019 in London, England. Climate change activists gathered to block access to various government departments as they start a two week protest in central London Credit:Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images

Extinction Rebellion wins High Court challenge against Met Police over protest b...

Extinction Rebellion York procession through the city of York carrying giant, leaf-like lanterns, previously used in a visually stunning display at Askham Bog to raise awareness about protecting the area against harmful development plans. Pictured Andreas Heinemeyer.

Extinction Rebellion protest at York council meeting

Part of this year's Extinction Rebellion protest in Leeds.

How Extinction Rebellion protests have made the case for clean growth in Yorkshi...

Were the latest Extinction Rebellion protests legitimate?

Sheffield tree campaigners and Extinction Rebellion unite over direct action – Y...

Fiona Bruce succeeded David Dimbleby as presenter of Question Time. Do you think she is doing a good job?

How Fiona Bruce has turned Question Time into a political circus as Extinction R...

A young protester standing on a lamp post, in front of The Royal Exchange, London, during an Extinction Rebellion (XR) climate change protest. PA Photo. Picture date: Monday October 14, 2019. See PA story ENVIRONMENT Protests. Photo credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Business must play a key role in tackling climate emergency - Beckie Hart

North East Derbyshire MP Lee Rowley. Photo: UK Parliament

Tory MP Lee Rowley compared to Extinction Rebellion protesters over fracking com...

Alex Sobel, Labour MP for Leeds North West, speaking at the Extinction Rebellion demonstration in London. Photo: Extinction Rebellion Leeds

'My personal wellbeing is less important than the planet' - MP Alex Sobel speaks...

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said thousands of officers from the London force and colleagues from around the country were working long hours in challenging conditions.

Yorkshire officers sent to London to police Extinction Rebellion protests

The recent Extinction Rebellion protest in Leeds raised awareness about climate change - while causing major disruption on the city's roads.

Why we must all stand up and be counted in Global Strike for Climate – Judith Ma...

Extinction Rebellion in Leeds.

Extinction Rebellion to protest Leeds Bradford Airport expansion at council meet...

Extinction Rebellion protesters in Leeds.

Debate over police picking-up Extinction Rebellion's climate fight bill - The Yo...

Natalie Sykes, regional director, Institute of Directors

Natlie Sykes: The price of failing to tackle climate change is high

There have been calls for people to reduce their air travel to help combat climate change. Picture: PA

Ignore hypocritical celebrities and head abroad to enjoy summer holidays: Yorksh...

Leah Stuart says Leeds had taken climate change seriously long before Extinction Rebellion protestors.

Leeds was taking climate change seriously before Extinction Rebellion protests -...

The Extinction Rebellion protesters held a 'die-in' in the centre of Leeds. Picture: Tony Johnson

Leeds Extinction Rebellion protesters should demonstrate in China: Yorkshire Pos...

The demolition of a cooling tower at the former coal-fired Ferrybridge Power Station in West Yorkshire. 28th July 2019. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Demolition at Ferrybridge power station marks end of era for coal, but future br...

Modern slavery is causing misery. Picture posed by a model. Picture: Press Association

Greg Wright: How Coronation Street and the Salvation Army are working together t...

Public opinion is divided over the Extinction Rebellion in Leeds.

Here’s why we should heed Extinction Rebellion protesters over climate change – ...

Was the Extinction Rebellion protest in Leeds justified?

Why it was my moral duty to join the Extinction Rebellion protest in Leeds – The...

An Extinction Rebellion protest in Leeds. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Greg Wright: We may be forced to embrace Extinction Rebellion’s beliefs, even if...

Members of Extinction Rebellion protest on the streets

It worked for me... the key lessons Extinction Rebellion activists will learn fr...

A councillor believes more could have been done to move protesters.

Leeds councillor hits out at police for not moving Extinction Rebellion proteste...

Leeds councillor hits out at police for not moving Extinction Rebellion proteste...

The Countryside Alliance says a political desire to ban hunting is not matched by public support.

Bad politics for Labour to focus on fox hunting at expense of real issues – Coun...

Consumer champion Martin Lewis on how to save money and save the planet. Pic: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Martin Lewis: How to save money and save the planet

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