'Expect more actions very soon': Extinction Rebellion to end disruption in London, for now

Michael Holder
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After more than 10 days of action, protest group says it will voluntarily bring an end to London blockades tomorrow

Extinction Rebellion, the group responsible for a wave of protests in London in support of rapid action to tackle climate change, has announced it will voluntarily end its blockades of Marble Arch and...

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