Extinction Rebellion protesters lock themselves to rig on River Thames

Activists want London mayor Sadiq Khan to cancel Silvertown road tunnel projectThree Extinction Rebellion activists have locked themselves to a rig in the middle of the Thames to protest against a planned road tunnel underneath the river in south-east London.The keys to the locks around the protesters' necks have been delivered to the capital's mayor, Sadiq Khan, with a note asking him to come and talk to them. However, the mayor's office issued a statement ignoring the request and confirming plans to build the Silvertown tunnel are continuing. Continue reading...