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

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XR has spearheaded a wave of protests in London since 15 April
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XR has spearheaded a wave of protests in London since 15 April

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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