Extinction Rebellion declares end to London protests

Climate campaigners will voluntarily stop occupations and blockades on ThursdayThe climate "rebellion" that has led to protesters occupying sites across London for more than a week to highlight the escalating ecological crisis will draw to a voluntary close on Thursday with a day of disruption and a "closing ceremony".Extinction Rebellion, which has been backed by senior academics, politicians and scientists during nine days of peaceful mass civil disobedience, said it would leave its remaining blockades, but added: "The world has changed ... A space for truth-telling has been opened up. Continue reading...